Description
This Slow Cooker Korean Beef is a delicious, tender, and flavorful dish with savory and slightly sweet notes, making it perfect for any occasion. The beef absorbs all the delicious flavors from the sauce, creating a comforting meal served over steamed rice or noodles.
Ingredients
2 pounds (900g) beef chuck roast or flank steak, thinly sliced or cut into chunks
1/2 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons sesame oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Slice the beef thinly against the grain or into bite-sized chunks.
- Mix the Sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, water, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and black pepper in a bowl until well combined.
- Cook: Place the beef in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over it. Stir to coat the beef evenly, then cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours until the beef is tender and easily shreds.
- Shred & Serve: Once cooked, use two forks to shred the beef in the slow cooker and stir it to mix with the sauce.
- Serve: Serve the shredded beef over steamed rice or noodles and garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
Notes
Optional additions: Steamed broccoli or snap peas can be stirred in during the last 30 minutes of cooking for extra flavor and nutrition.
For an authentic touch, serve with kimchi or pickled veggies.
For a spicier dish, increase the red pepper flakes or add chili paste to the sauce.
For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours on LOW or 3–4 hours on HIGH
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
