One of my favorite restaurant meals is P.F. Chang’s Mongolian Beef. And, it is gluten-free, so that makes it good for me. Right. Or, maybe not-so-right. I realized a short while back that just because something says gluten-free doesn’t necessarily mean it is healthy. There has to be a better way.
Time to make a nourishing Gluten-Free Mongolian Beef. And, while I’m at it, why not make it super easy, too.
Get out your crock pot because today’s recipe is a healthy Gluten-Free Crock Pot Mongolian Beef.
- 1½ pounds beef skirt steak, cut across the grain into 1½" strips
- ½ teaspoon minced ginger
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- ¾ cup Coconut Secret Aminos*
- ¾ cup water
- ¾ cup coconut sugar*
- ¼ cup organic non-GMO cornstarch*
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- 3 medium green onions, chopped
- Spray crock pot with non-stick cooking spray. Coat each piece of skirt steak in cornstarch by putting cornstarch and beef strips in a plastic zipper bag and shaking them up a bit. Place beef in the bottom of crock pot.
- Combine ginger, garlic, coconut aminos, water, sugar, and carrots in a bowl. Blend ingredients and pour over beef in crock pot.
- Cook in crock pot on high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-5 hours. The sauce will cook down and thicken. This enhances the flavor.
- Serve over rice with some steamed broccoli. Top with additional sliced green onions, if desired.
Some of you may wonder, “Leslie, why do you use so many coconut products? I don’t want my food to have a coconutty taste?”
The coconut aminos* are gluten-free because they are not fermented using wheat. Because they come from coconuts, they do not contain any soy. Soy is one of the most genetically engineered foods around and I like to stay away from it. And, the aminos taste just like soy sauce, minus the soy, minus the sodium, and minus the wheat.
Coconut sugar* is a low glycemic sugar alternative. It is unrefined, grown without pesticides, and is GMO-free. It tastes similar to brown sugar which makes it perfect for this dish.
(*affiliate links, but can be purchased at most health food stores)
Beth @ The First Year Blog says
March 2, 2013 at 6:55 pmOH YUMMO, this is perfect for me because I have a gluten allergy!
Christy says
March 3, 2013 at 8:45 amI am going to try this recipe this week!
Leslie says
March 3, 2013 at 9:15 amLet me know what you think!
Crystal & Co says
March 3, 2013 at 12:58 pmWhat an awesome recipe! I am totally pinning this and trying it soon and sharing it over on Facebook.
Leslie says
March 3, 2013 at 2:12 pmThanks ~ that’s so sweet.
Leslie says
March 3, 2013 at 2:11 pmHope your man loves it as my as mine does! It’s such an easy meal to make.
Leslie says
March 3, 2013 at 2:54 pmThis sounds fabulous! I have heard such good things about coconut aminos.
Leslie says
March 3, 2013 at 3:55 pmCoconut aminos are the best ~ I’m totally hooked.
Carol says
March 8, 2013 at 11:31 amThanks Leslie, I am anxious to try this. I went to the store to find the coconut products but just like everything else there are soooo many to choose from. How do I decide which one to buy?
Confused!
Paula says
April 20, 2013 at 12:36 pmLooks yummy! Pinned to my Saturday Dishes board ~ Paula
Savannah says
May 2, 2013 at 12:52 pmOh I love this! Pinned!
Lauren @ The Well Crafted Home says
July 23, 2013 at 11:26 pmOh my goodness!! This looks delicious! Thanks for posting at Well Crafted Wednesdays!
Joybee says
September 11, 2013 at 1:36 pmThis sounds so good. I’m always looking for simple and tasty recipes and this looks like one. (I saw this on Whimsy Wednesday) Definitely a pinner 🙂
Virginia says
September 11, 2013 at 6:04 pmSounds delicious and easy! I’m excited to try a couple of those ingredients I’ve never used before.
Lynn H @ Turnips 2 Tangerines says
September 17, 2013 at 10:50 amWonderful, easy and tasty!! Thanks for sharing at Tasty Tuesday~ Lynn @ Turnips 2 Tangerines
Stephanie @ Steph Loves Cake says
September 26, 2013 at 7:03 amHow awesome, I have coconut aminos and coconut sugar sitting in my pantry unused! I just got a new crockpot and had pinned this recipe in the past, so it must be fate. Popping over from Tasty Tuesday’s, Steph @ Steph Loves Cake. Thanks for sharing your crock pot mongolian beef, it looks delicious and will be on the menu in my house in the near future.
Leslie says
September 26, 2013 at 2:14 pmA kindred spirit! I thought I was the only one who uses coconut aminos and coconut sugar in everything!
Leslie says
September 26, 2013 at 2:16 pmA kindred spirit! I thought I was alone in my obsession with coconut aminos and coconut sugar.
Maryann says
August 21, 2014 at 8:05 pmI know you posted this over a year ago, but I just tried it tonight. We LOVED it ! Thanks for another great (and easy) recipe !