Slow Cooker Korean Beef is a tender, flavorful dish that brings the sweet and savory tastes of Korean cuisine to your table with minimal effort. The beef is slow-cooked until it’s melt-in-your-mouth tender, marinated in a rich sauce made with soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. This recipe delivers deep, bold flavors with a hint of sweetness and spice, perfect for serving over steamed rice or with vegetables. It’s an easy, set-it-and-forget-it meal that’s ideal for busy weeknights, leaving you with a delicious dish that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, sliced into thin strips
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp cold water
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, ginger, sesame oil, water, and crushed red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- Assemble in the slow cooker: Place the sliced beef in the slow cooker and pour the sauce mixture over it. Stir to coat the beef evenly.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the beef is tender and easily pulls apart.
- Thicken the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water to make a slurry. In the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir the slurry into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.
- Finish and serve: Once the sauce has thickened, stir in the rice vinegar. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, and serve over steamed rice or with your favorite vegetables.
This Slow Cooker Korean Beef is a flavorful, fuss-free meal that delivers the delicious sweet and savory flavors of Korean cuisine, perfect for a satisfying dinner any night of the week!
