"Spicy Mongolian beef and pineapple made in the slow cooker - a super easy meal to make at home that is even better then takeout!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoons (78g) cornstarch, divided
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1 teaspoon baking soda (optional)
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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2 teaspoons (10mL) oil
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1 1/2 pounds (683g) flank steak, cut across the grain into thin strips
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1/2 cup (118mL) low sodium soy sauce
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2/3 cup (158mL) low sodium beef broth
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1/3 cup (65g) brown sugar, lightly packed
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2 tablespoons (32g) hoisin sauce
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1 tablespoon (16g) Thai sweet red chili sauce
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1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper chili flakes, to taste
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
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2 tablespoons (30mL) cool water
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1/2 cup (110g) shredded carrots
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1 cup (180g) pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
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1/4 cup (59mL) pineapple juice
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cooked rice, for serving
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2 green onions, sliced thinly, for garnish (optional)
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sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)