Sweet and Spicy Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef is one of those simple set and forget type of dinners. This recipe is picky kid approved and you can serve it with stir fried veggies, zoodles or riced cauliflower.
1/2tspGround ginger*You can use fresh pressed if you have it.
1/4tspBlack pepper
¼tspred pepper flakes*optional
1tbspSesame oil* This is added after the heat is off to preserve flavor.
Optional
1bunchGreen Onion*sliced and mixed in after the heat is turned off.
1tbsptoasted sesame seeds* gives the dish a beautiful finishing touch.
Instructions
Slice the steak as thinly as you can, against the grain. It helps if the meat is partially frozen.
Place the steak into the slow cooker and sprinkle gelatin over the meat.
In a small bowl, mix together the rest of the ingredients EXCEPT Sesame Oil. Pour the sauce over the steak in the slow cooker and stir to coat evenly.
Cover and cook for 4-6 hours on Low or 2-3 hours on High, until steak is tender and cooked through.
Turn off heat and mix in sesame oil. Remove the meat and serve with sauce drizzled over the top. If you want a thicker sauce, pour the sauce into a saucepan, and simmer for 10 minutes to reduce. Or, turn Crock Pot to high during the last 30 minutes while you are getting the rest of dinner ready.Drizzle the liquid over the meat and serve with your choice of accompaniments.
Notes
Serve with a cucumber salad, riced cauliflower, zoodles or stir fry veggies.
Nutrition
Serving: 4oz | Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 6g | Sodium: 1159mg | Fiber: 1g | Net Carbs: 1g | Fat Ratio per Serving: 28.42% | Protein Ratio per Serving: 63.16% | Carb Ratio per Serving: 2.11%