This Mongolian Beef Slow Cooked recipe is easy to prepare with just 6 simple steps. The preparation results in incredibly tender beef complemented by a flavorful, savory sauce. This popular dish can be served alongside fluffy white rice or brown rice, as well as egg rolls and steamed broccoli for a complete meal.
Table of Contents
- Why I love this recipe
- Expert tips
- Recipe FAQs
- Reader comments
- Process shots for Mongolian Crock Pot Beef
- You may also enjoy
Why I love this recipe
Skip the takeout with this small batch recipe for two. It makes just 2 individual servings for a great lunch, dinner, or an impressive romantic date night
Need a dessert to go with it? Try this small Fruity Brownie Pizza or these Key Lime Tarts.
Expert tips
Try adding a sprinkle of sesame seeds for garnish.
Try grating fresh ginger instead of using ground ginger.
You can adjust the heat by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Recipe FAQs
Sirloin steak is a great choice, but you can also use skirt steak, hanger steak, or tender flank steak for this easy slow cooker recipe.
Reader comments
Angela C. – This was so delicious and so easy. Next time, I will double my sauce because I love the sauce.✋💗
Connie – EXCELLENT used sirloin steak we got at Costco. Won’t put as many pepper flakes next time. Just the perfect amount for my small crock pot, 3 1/2 quart, served with rice.
Process shots for Mongolian Crock Pot Beef
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Slow Cooker Beef Mongolian Recipe
Ingredients
For the Sauce:
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon jarred minced garlic
- ¼ cup brown sugar (or dark brown sugar)
- Optional – 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adds spicy heat)
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
For the Steak:
- 1 green onion (more for garnish if desired)
- 1 pound sirloin steak (skirt steak, hanger steak, or tender flank steak)
Instructions
- On a cutting board, dice the green onion and slice the steak very thin.
- Combine the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until combined.
- Pour the sauce into a 4 quart crockpot.
- Add the sliced green onions and the beef strips to the crockpot and stir until well-coated with the sauce.
- Cook on high heat for 2 hours or on low heat for 4 hours.
- Serve over a bed of rice, and garnish with additional sliced green onions if desired.
Notes
- Try adding a sprinkle of sesame seeds for garnish.
- Try grating fresh ginger instead of using ground ginger.
- You can adjust the heat by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Hi, and welcome. I’m Zona, and I have a passion for recipes. I share recipes, tips, tricks, and resources to help you cook for two. Eat, drink, and enjoy!
Bobbie
Thursday 4th of May 2023
So simple and so delicious! You might need to add another 1/4 cup water. At the 3 1/2 hour mark on low, the sauce was extremely thick and if left to cook longer, it would have burned. I added the additional water and it was fine. One green onion is not enough, we used three. If you like heat, add more red pepper flakes. I will be making this again.
Jerry
Monday 15th of November 2021
This says two different things.
Cook Time: 2 Hours But in the recipe it says 2 hours on High and 4 Hours on Low
Zona
Monday 15th of November 2021
Hi Jerry, the cook time is 2 hours on high OR 4 hours on low. Thanks and I hope that helps :)
Connie Pullum
Sunday 7th of February 2021
Could you use a pork loin ?
Zona
Sunday 7th of February 2021
Hi Connie, I have not tried using pork loin in this recipe. I think it would probably work fine if you slice it thin like we do with the beef. Let me know if you try it and how it turns out for you.
Connie
Thursday 16th of July 2020
EXCELLENT used sirloin steak we got at Costco Won't put as much pepper flakes next time. Just perfect amount for my small crock pot..3 1/2 quart served with rice
Kalyani
Monday 4th of May 2020
I was looking for recipes to make in my crockpot since I haven't used it since I bought it. I figured with all the quarantine going on; I would crack it open. This receipt was the first I tried. It was delicious! So each for someone who doesn't cook to follow. The meat was juicy and tender, and I added a bit more crushed pepper for spice. Thank you for this recipe. It's so great!