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Slow Cooker Korean Beef

Slow Cooker Korean Beef - Easy, Juicy Comfort at Home

Enjoy this Slow Cooker Korean Beef, a flavorful and easy weeknight meal that brings Korean comfort into your home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Thickening Time 30 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 45 minutes
Course Easy Dinners
Cuisine Korean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients
  

For the Beef

  • 2 pounds Chuck Beef Alternatively brisket or short ribs can be used.

For the Aromatics

  • 1 medium Diced Onion Shallots can be substituted.
  • 4 cloves Crushed Garlic Fresh garlic is recommended.
  • 2 tablespoons Minced Ginger Use fresh for best flavor.

For the Flavor Base

  • ¼ cup Rice Wine Vinegar Apple cider vinegar can be a substitute.
  • ½ cup Soy Sauce Swap with tamari for gluten-free.
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil Vegetable oil can be used if unavailable.
  • 1 cup Beef Stock Chicken or vegetable stock can be used.
  • ¼ cup Brown Sugar Honey or maple syrup can be alternatives.
  • 1 teaspoon Red Chili Flakes Adjust to taste or substitute with gochujang.

For the Sauce Thickener

  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • ¼ cup Water

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • In your slow cooker, combine diced onion, crushed garlic, minced ginger, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, beef stock, brown sugar, and red chili flakes. Stir well to meld these flavors together.
  • Add bite-sized pieces of chuck beef to the slow cooker, ensuring each piece is well-coated in the sauce mixture.
  • Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on low for 8 hours.
  • After 8 hours, mix cornstarch with water in a separate bowl to create a slurry and stir into the sauce.
  • Switch the heat setting to high and cook for an additional 30 minutes to thicken the sauce.
  • Serve the Slow Cooker Korean Beef garnished with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

Notes

For best results, ensure each piece of beef is generously coated in the sauce before cooking. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 1000mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 20mg
Keyword beef recipes, comfort food, Easy Dinners, Family-friendly, Slow Cooker Korean Beef, slow cooker recipes
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