Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef Recipe

Learn how to make this P.F. Chang’s Copycat Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef at home.

You have that tender, sticky sauce beef topped with sliced green onions, and it is perfect to serve over a bed of noodles or rice.

You get the same great flavor from your favorite restaurant but made at home for a fraction of the cost.

You might even have some leftover beef for lunch the next day.

Once you’ve pan-fried your meat, you can throw this easy recipe in the slow cooker and walk away until it is time to eat.

This is an awesome hands-off cooking approach.

You might also like to check out these 20 Instant Pot copycat recipes from your favorite restaurants.

Reasons To Make This P.F. Chang’s Copycat Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef

It is easy to make in the slow cooker, so you can toss stuff in, let it cook, and tackle other tasks around your home while it cooks. It’s a fantastic way to enjoy all the flavors of your favorite P.F. Chang’s meal, but you can control the ingredients used. It is budget-friendly compared to taking a family to a restaurant and each person ordering their meal. The leftovers are delicious and reheat well the next day. You can also freeze them to prepare meals later.

Ingredients Needed

Thin Steak Cornstarch Vegetable Oil Brown Sugar Soy Sauce Ginger Garlic Green Onions

How to Make P.F. Chang’s Mongolian Beef Bowl

Full directions on how to make this Mongolian Beef recipe are in the printable recipe card below. This is a quick walk through on how it is made.

Step 1: Start by taking your thin sliced steak and tossing in the cornstarch, ensuring each slice is fully coated.

Step 2: Then, heat some oil in a skillet. Make sure you allow it to get nice and hot.

Toss the steak into the hot skillet and cook until the steak is slightly browned on all sides.

Step 3: Then, add the soy sauce, the rest of the oil, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic to a small-medium bowl and whisk well.

Step 4: Add the steak to the slow cooker, and then pour the marinade over the steak.

Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook as directed.

When ready to serve, top with green onions. Pair with noodles or rice, or eat as is.

Variations to Recipe

Changing the ingredients will alter the flavor.

This recipe is meant to use ingredients in the recipe card, but you can change up the flavor by swapping ingredients if needed.

Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce the sodium intake. Add red pepper flakes to the beef for a subtle amount of heat. Top with some sesame seeds for a gorgeous presentation value. For added flavor, add red bell pepper, fresh green beans, or broccoli to the meat in the slow cooker.

Tips For Success

When you do so, make sure to coat all sides of the beef. This is how you get the right texture. Only add a little beef to the pan at a time. Leave room to easily toss the meat and ensure you get a sear on all sides. Do not put the meat in the pan to sear until the oil is nice and hot. Otherwise, it will not create that golden brown crust on the beef like you want. Do not remove the slow cooker’s lid while it is cooking, as this releases heat and makes it take longer for the dish to cook thoroughly.

Storing Leftovers

If you have leftover beef, store it with the sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.

Then, reheat in a skillet on low or in the microwave.

You can also freeze any leftovers you don’t plan to eat immediately.

Place leftovers in a freezer-friendly container and thaw them in the fridge overnight, or defrost them straight from the freezer.

Is Mongolian Beef a Chinese dish?

Yes, this is a Chinese dish, even though you see the word Mongolian in the name. It is a classic Chinese dish that has been served as a classic Chinese and American dish for quite a long time. Different recipes vary in ingredients and cooking methods.

What is the best cut of beef to use?

I recommend using a flank steak or a slice of beef that you can thinly slice and cut against the grain. That way, you’ll end up with tender steak when you eat it. 

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