Emily's Mongolian Beef in the Crock Pot
Transform your weeknight dinners with Emily's Mongolian Beef in the Crock Pot—a surefire crowd-pleaser packed with bold, savory flavors and effortless prep. This slow-cooker recipe combines tender slices of beef flank steak, coated in cornstarch for a silky texture, with a rich, umami-packed sauce made from soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and a touch of brown sugar for balanced sweetness. Finished with vibrant green onions and optional sesame seeds for added crunch, this dish is perfect served over steamed rice or noodles. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a hands-off cooking process, this comforting homemade takeout is as simple as it is satisfying—a perfect option for busy families or meal prep enthusiasts.
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Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Beef flank steak
- 0.25 cups Cornstarch
- 0.5 cups Soy sauce
- 0.5 cups Water
- 0.75 cups Brown sugar
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Ginger (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 4 Green onions (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Slice the beef flank steak thinly against the grain into strips about 1/4 inch thick.
Step 2
In a large bowl, add the cornstarch and toss the beef strips in it until evenly coated. Shake off any excess cornstarch.
Step 3
Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef strips in batches for 1-2 minutes per side, just until browned. Do not fully cook the beef; transfer directly to the crock pot.
Step 4
In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, minced garlic, and ginger. Mix well and pour this sauce over the beef in the crock pot.
Step 5
Cover the crock pot with its lid and set to cook on low for 4 hours, or high for 2 hours. Stir occasionally if possible.
Step 6
When the beef is fully tender, add the sliced green onions to the crock pot and stir to combine.
Step 7
Serve the Mongolian beef immediately over steamed rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1169.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2171.9 |
| Total Fat 94.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 30.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 17.0g | |
| Cholesterol 476.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5052.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 139.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 107.9g | |
| Protein 200.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 365.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 22.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3111.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories