Spicy Mongolian Beef and Pineapple

Name: Spicy Mongolian Beef and Pineapple
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 20 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 teaspoon baking soda, (optional); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 teaspoons cooking oil; 1 1/2 pounds flank steak, (cut across the grain into thin strips); 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce; 2/3 cup low sodium beef broth; 1/3 cup lightly packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 1 tablespoon Thai sweet red chili sauce; 1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper chili flakes, (to taste); 2 garlic cloves, (minced); 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, (thinly sliced); 2 tablespoons cool water; 1/2 cup shredded or matchstick carrots; 1 cup pineapple chunks, (fresh or canned); 1/4 cup pineapple juice; cooked rice, (for serving); 2 green onions, (optional, sliced thinly); sesame seeds, (optional)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:4h

Spicy Mongolian Beef and Pineapple made in a crock pot has such a great blend of sweet and spicy flavor and the meat gets super tender from slow cooking.

Updated at: Wed, 05 Nov 2025 08:20:43 GMT