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Easy Slow Cooker Korean Beef – Tender, Flavorful Comfort Meal

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Easy Slow Cooker Korean Beef is tender, flavorful, and perfectly saucy—ideal for a hassle-free weeknight dinner.

  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs beef chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons cold water
  • 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Place cubed beef into a 6-quart slow cooker.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, sesame oil, ginger, and red pepper flakes until sugar dissolves.
  3. Pour sauce over beef and toss to coat.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
  5. Mix cornstarch and cold water into a slurry, stir into slow cooker.
  6. Cook on high for 15 minutes until sauce thickens.
  7. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve over steamed rice.

Notes

  • Adjust spice level with more or less red pepper flakes.
  • Use boneless short ribs or brisket for variation, adjusting cook time accordingly.
  • Serve with steamed rice or noodles.
  • Author: lina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Korean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 425