Slow Cooker Mongolian Ground Beef Chow Mein
This Mongolian-style chow mein is a savory-sweet noodle dish made easy in the slow cooker. It’s packed with ground beef, tender veggies, and bold Asian-inspired flavors. Perfect for a no-fuss weeknight dinner the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
- 1 bag coleslaw mix 14 oz, undressed
- 8 oz chow mein noodles cooked according to package instructions
- sesame seeds for garnish
- green onions sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat. Halfway through, add the minced garlic. Cook until beef is fully browned and garlic is golden. Drain excess grease and transfer to slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, fresh ginger, black pepper, red pepper flakes, brown sugar, and beef broth.
- Pour the sauce over the beef in the slow cooker. Add sliced onions and stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in coleslaw mix and let it soften slightly.
- Just before serving, add cooked chow mein noodles and toss everything together until coated in sauce.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
This dish also works well with ground chicken or turkey if you're looking to lighten it up. You can add snow peas or bell pepper strips along with the coleslaw mix for extra texture and color.
Nutrition
Calories: 480kcal
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