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Slow Cooker Flank Steak with Spicy Soy Sauce Recipe

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  • Author: Isabella
  • Total Time: 7 hours 15 minutes to 8 hours 15 minutes (low) or 3 hours 15 minutes to 4 hours 15 minutes (high)
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This Slow Cooker Flank Steak recipe delivers tender, flavorful beef infused with a savory and slightly spicy sauce. Perfect for a comforting meal, the steak slow cooks with aromatic onions, garlic, and a mix of soy sauce, tomato paste, honey, and spices, making it a simple yet delicious dish ideal for hearty dinners.

Ingredients

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Beef and Seasoning

  • 2 pounds flank steak
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Vegetables

  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic

Sauce

  • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)

Garnish

  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Season the Steak: Season the flank steak on both sides with salt and black pepper to enhance the meat’s natural flavors.
  2. Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, beef broth, tomato paste, honey, Worcestershire sauce, ground coriander, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes until fully combined.
  3. Layer Onions and Garlic: Place the thinly sliced onions and whole garlic cloves evenly in the bottom of the slow cooker to create a flavorful base.
  4. Add the Steak: Lay the seasoned flank steak on top of the onions and garlic, ensuring good contact for flavor infusion.
  5. Pour the Sauce: Evenly pour the prepared sauce over the steak, making sure it coats the meat well for deep flavor penetration.
  6. Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 7-8 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours, until the steak is very tender and easy to shred.
  7. Rest the Meat: Carefully remove the steak from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board. Let it rest for a few minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
  8. Slice the Steak: Slice the meat thinly across the grain into strips to maximize tenderness with each bite.
  9. Serve: Serve the savory flank steak over creamy mashed potatoes or your preferred side, spooning the rich sauce from the slow cooker over the top for extra flavor.
  10. Garnish: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a fresh, colorful finishing touch. Enjoy your hearty slow-cooked meal!

Notes

  • For the best texture, slice the flank steak against the grain.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes depending on your heat preference.
  • Leftover steak can be shredded and used in sandwiches or tacos.
  • Adding a splash of vinegar or lemon juice before serving can brighten the flavors.
  • If you don’t have beef broth, substitute with water and a beef bouillon cube.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7-8 hours (slow cooker low) or 3-4 hours (slow cooker high)
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: slow cooker flank steak, slow cooked beef, flank steak recipe, savory flank steak, easy slow cooker recipe, tender flank steak

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