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Crockpot Sesame Beef
Skip take-out tonight when you make the BEST Crockpot Sesame Beef! Tender strips of flank steak are slow cooked in a rich, savory sauce with bold notes of garlic, ginger, and sesame.
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
8
hours
hours
Total Time
8
hours
hours
10
minutes
minutes
Servings
6
Calories
328
kcal
Author
Nichole
Ingredients
3/4
Cup
Low sodium soy sauce
1/3
Cup
Brown sugar
1/4
Cup
Water
plus more for the cornstarch slurry
2
Tbsp
Vegetable oil
2
Tbsp
Sesame oil
2
Tbsp
Rice vinegar
4
Cloves
Garlic
minced
1/2
tsp
Ground ginger
2-3
Pounds
Flank steak
cut into 1/2-inch-thick strips
2
Tbsp
Cornstarch
Instructions
Whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, water, vegetable oil, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger in a slow cooker over medium heat.
Add the beef and stir, then set the heat to low and cook for 5-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the beef is cooked through and tender.
Turn the crockpot up to high if it was previously on low.
Then, whisk the cornstarch into 2 tablespoons of water and pour it over the beef.
Stir, then cover and cook for 20-30 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your liking, stirring occasionally.
Serve with rice, sliced green onions, and sesame seeds for garnish if desired.
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Storing:
This crockpot sesame beef can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories:
328
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
17
g
|
Protein:
35
g
|
Fat:
12
g
|
Saturated Fat:
4
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
2
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
5
g
|
Cholesterol:
91
mg
|
Sodium:
1232
mg
|
Potassium:
654
mg
|
Fiber:
0.3
g
|
Sugar:
12
g
|
Vitamin A:
0.2
IU
|
Vitamin C:
1
mg
|
Calcium:
56
mg
|
Iron:
3
mg