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Slow Cooker Korean Beef

Slow Cooker Korean Beef: Tender, Sweet & Savory Delight

Easy Slow Cooker Korean Beef combines sweet and savory flavors into a comforting dish perfect for weeknights.
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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 and Sauce
  • 3 pounds Chuck Roast Well-trimmed for less grease
  • 1 cup Soy Sauce Low sodium preferred
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup Honey Maple syrup is a good alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil Can substitute with olive oil
  • 1/4 cup Rice Vinegar Apple cider vinegar serves as a substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Ground ginger can be used
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced for a stronger taste
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Use white pepper for a subtler flavor
  • 1 medium Onion Can substitute with shallots
For Garnish and Serving
  • 4 scallions Green Onions Adds freshness
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds Optional garnish
  • 3 cups Cooked Rice Jasmine or sticky rice recommended
  • 1 cup Kimchi Optional side for traditional touch

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Trim excess fat from the chuck roast. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes, and black pepper until smooth. Add sliced onion to the mixture.
  2. Place the trimmed chuck roast in the slow cooker. Pour the sauce and onion mixture over the beef. Set cooker to low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-5 hours until tender.
  3. Remove beef from slow cooker and shred with two forks. For a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with cold water and stir back into the slow cooker. Cook on high for an additional 15-20 minutes.
  4. Return shredded beef to the slow cooker and mix with the thickened sauce. Simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes.
  5. Plate beef over rice, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with kimchi on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinate beef in sauce for deeper flavor. Adjust cooking times to ensure tender results. Customize with vegetables as desired.

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