Mongolian Beef

Mongolian Beef is a delicious, savory dish that brings together tender pieces of beef and a flavorful sauce made with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and brown sugar. The beef is seared and then slow-cooked to perfection in the crockpot, resulting in tender, juicy meat coated in a rich, slightly sweet sauce. Paired with shredded carrots and garnished with fresh green onions, this dish is a fantastic option to serve with rice or noodles, making it a complete and satisfying meal that is sure to please everyone.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ lbs flank steak, cubed

• ¼ cup cornstarch

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• ½ teaspoon minced ginger

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• ¾ cup soy sauce

• ¾ cup water

• ¾ cup brown sugar

• 1 cup shredded carrots

• Green onions, sliced (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Prep the Beef: Rub the flank steak with minced garlic, then slice against the grain into ¼-inch pieces. Toss with cornstarch to coat each piece.

2. Sear the Beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef slices for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned, then transfer them to the crockpot.

3. Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, add ginger and garlic, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant. Add soy sauce, water, and brown sugar to the skillet. Stir until sugar dissolves, then pour the mixture over the beef in the crockpot.

4. Cook: Add shredded carrots to the crockpot and cook on low for 4-5 hours until the beef is tender.

5. Serve: Garnish with sliced green onions and serve with rice or noodles.

Nutritional Information (Per serving, 4 servings)

• Calories: 320 kcal

• Carbohydrates: 26g

• Protein: 28g

• Fat: 14g

  • Saturated Fat: 4g

• Sodium: 900mg

• Fiber: 2g

• Sugar: 17g