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Slow Cooker Korean Beef

Tender Slow Cooker Korean Beef for Effortless Family Dinners

A must-try Slow Cooker Korean Beef recipe that's tender, flavorful, and perfect for busy family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Mixture
  • 2-3 pound Boneless Beef Chuck Roast Cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup Beef Broth Use low-sodium
  • 1/4 cup Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce Or regular soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Light or dark
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil Olive oil can substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Wine Vinegar Or white vinegar
  • 1-2 teaspoons Sriracha Adjust heat to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Fresh onion can be used
  • 1/2 teaspoon White Pepper Black pepper can substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Freshly Grated Ginger Or ground ginger
For the Sauce Thickener and Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Or potato starch for gluten-free
  • 1/4 cup Water For mixing with cornstarch
  • 2 stems Green Onions For garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds Optional but recommended

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Sauce: In a large bowl, whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, grated ginger, Sriracha, onion powder, and white pepper. Set aside.
  2. Combine Beef and Sauce: Place beef chuck roast in the slow cooker, pour sauce over the meat, stir gently, then cover.
  3. Slow Cook the Beef: Cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until fork-tender.
  4. Thicken the Sauce: Mix cornstarch with water, stir into slow cooker 30 minutes before serving to thicken sauce.
  5. Serve and Garnish: Ladle beef and sauce into bowls, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot with rice or tortillas.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 32gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Consider prepping the beef mixture the night before for enhanced flavor. Monitor cooking time to prevent drying out the meat.

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