Description
A deliciously tender flank steak recipe coated in a rich, savory, and slightly sweet sauce, cooked to perfection in your slow cooker for an effortless weeknight meal.
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced ginger
1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup green onions, sliced, for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Pat the thinly sliced flank steak dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, toss the steak with cornstarch until evenly coated. This step is crucial for achieving a tender texture and helping to thicken the sauce.
Step 2: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the toasted sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, low sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, and water until the sugar is dissolved and the sauce is well combined.
Step 3: Place the cornstarch-coated flank steak into the slow cooker. Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the beef.
Step 4: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the beef is incredibly tender and easily shredded with a fork.
Step 5: Once cooked, stir the beef and sauce well. The sauce will have thickened considerably. Serve immediately over rice or noodles, garnished generously with sliced green onions.
Notes
For best results, slice the flank steak when it's partially frozen – it makes it much easier to get those thin, even strips. You can also add some vegetables like broccoli florets or sliced carrots during the last hour of cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours (on high) or 6-8 hours (on low)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
