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Slow Cooker Korean Beef

A savory and slightly sweet Korean dish made easily in a slow cooker, perfect for a comforting meal.

  • Total Time: 495 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 cup green onions, chopped
  • 1 cup water
  • Cooked rice for serving

Instructions

  1. In a slow cooker, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and water.
  2. Add the beef chuck roast and make sure it’s well coated with the sauce.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 480 minutes or until the beef is tender.
  4. Once cooked, shred the beef with two forks in the sauce.
  5. Serve the Korean beef over cooked rice, garnished with chopped green onions.

Notes

For a thicker sauce, remove the cooked beef and simmer the sauce on the stovetop until reduced. You can also add vegetables such as bell peppers or carrots during cooking for added nutrition.

  • Author: jessica-baker
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 480 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Korean
  • Diet: Paleo

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 500
  • Sugar: 16g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

Keywords: slow cooker, Korean beef, comfort food, easy recipe, meal prep