SLOW-COOKER MONGOLIAN BEEF

Slow-Cooker Mongolian Beef image

This slow-cooker Mongolian beef uses inexpensive ingredients to offer big flavor in a small amount of time. It's easier than getting takeout! Set your Crock-Pot on high for two to three hours to whip it up even quicker. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 4h10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 pound beef flank steak, cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
2 cups hot cooked rice
5 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
Sesame seeds, optional

Steps:

In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine first 8 ingredients. Add beef and toss to coat. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours, until meat is tender. , In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into beef. Cook, covered, on high until sauce is thickened, 15-30 minutes. Serve over hot cooked rice. Sprinkle with green onions and, if desired, sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 530mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein.