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Slow Cooker Korean Beef

Savory Slow Cooker Korean Beef for Effortless Weeknight Dinners

Enjoy the melt-in-your-mouth flavors of this Slow Cooker Korean Beef dish, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 3-4 lbs Boneless Beef Short Ribs or Chuck Roast cut into 2-inch chunks
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce use tamari for gluten-free
  • ½ cup Light Brown Sugar can substitute with white sugar or maple syrup
  • ¼ cup Rice Vinegar not seasoned, apple cider vinegar is a good alternative
  • ¼ cup Toasted Sesame Oil peanut oil can be a substitute
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Ginger grated
  • 6-8 cloves Fresh Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Gochujang optional
  • 1 tbsp Honey or Maple Syrup optional, can use agave syrup
  • ½ tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
For the Cooking Process
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil can use vegetable oil
  • 1-2 tbsp Cornstarch optional
  • 2-3 tbsp Cold Water optional, for slurry
For Garnishing
  • 4-5 Green Onions thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
  • Red Pepper Flakes optional
  • Fresh Cilantro optional

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by trimming excess fat from the beef and cut into 2-inch chunks. Chop one large yellow onion.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef chunks for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned. Transfer to the slow cooker and mix in chopped onion.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Add ginger, garlic, and gochujang (if using).
  4. Pour the sauce over the beef and onions in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  5. Remove the beef and shred it. Thicken the sauce if desired using cornstarch mixed with cold water.
  6. Return shredded beef to the slow cooker and stir to combine. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for maximum flavor. Don't skip the searing step for enhanced taste. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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