Spicy Mongolian Beef and Pineapple

• Meat

  • 1 1/2 lbs Flank steak

• Produce

  • 2 Garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp Ginger, fresh
  • 2 Green onions
  • 1 cup Pineapple chunks, Fresh Or Canned
  • 1/4 tsp Red pepper chili flakes
  • 1/2 cup Shredded or matchstick carrots

• Canned Goods

  • 2/3 cup Beef broth, low sodium

• Condiments

  • 2 tbsp Hoisin sauce
  • 1/2 cup Soy sauce, low sodium
  • 1 tbsp Thai sweet red chili sauce

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 Rice, cooked

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 2/3 cup Cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 Sesame seeds

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 tsp Cooking oil

• Drinks

  • 1/4 cup Pineapple juice

• Liquids

  • 2 tbsp Water

Found on spicysouthernkitchen.com

Ingredients

• ½ cup plus 1½ tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon baking soda (optional)
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 2 teaspoons cooking oil
• 1½ pounds flank steak , cut across the grain into thin strips
• ½ cup low sodium soy sauce
• ⅔ cup low sodium beef broth
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon Thai sweet red chili sauce
• ¼-1/2 teaspoon red pepper chili flakes, to taste
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons cool water
• ½ cup shredded or matchstick carrots
• 1 cup pineapple chunks, fresh or canned
• ¼ cup pineapple juice
• cooked rice, for serving
• 2 green onions, sliced thinly (optional)
• sesame seeds, optional

Directions

• In a large zip-top bag, toss together ½ cup cornstarch, baking soda, salt and pepper. Add beef and give it a shake to coat.
• In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Sear the beef for about 1 to 2 minutes on both sides and add to slow cooker.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, broth, sugar, hoisin sauce, chili sauce, chili flakes, garlic and ginger until dissolved and pour over the beef.
• Cover and cook on LOW for about 3 to 4 hours.
• About 30 minutes prior to serving, whisk together remaining cornstarch with water in a small bowl and stir into the slow cooker along with the carrots, pineapples, and pineapple juice.
• Cover with lid, turn heat to HIGH and allow the sauce to cook and thicken up for about 20 to 30 minutes.
• Serve over rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.