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Effortlessly Juicy Slow Cooker Korean Beef

Effortlessly Juicy Slow Cooker Korean Beef for Busy Nights

Effortlessly Juicy Slow Cooker Korean Beef is a savory masterpiece perfect for busy nights, transforming simple ingredients into a tender beef dish with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Beef
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 2 pounds Chuck Beef can be swapped with chicken, pork, or tofu
For the Sauce
  • 1 medium Onion diced
  • 4 cloves Garlic crushed
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger minced
  • 1/4 cup Rice Wine Vinegar can use apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil can use sunflower oil for neutral flavor
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce opt for low-sodium or coconut aminos if desired
  • 1 cup Beef Stock can use chicken stock
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar try honey or a sugar alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Red Chili Flakes can use gochujang for more spice
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch for thickening the sauce
  • 1/2 cup Water for mixing with cornstarch
Optional Additions
  • 2 stalks Green Onions for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds for garnish

Equipment

  • Slow cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Gather your slow cooker and add diced onion, crushed garlic, minced ginger, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, beef stock, brown sugar, and red chili flakes. Stir until well combined.
  2. Take your cubed chuck beef and place it into the slow cooker, ensuring it is well coated with the sauce.
  3. Cover the slow cooker and set it to low heat. Let the beef cook for approximately 8 hours, until fork-tender.
  4. Prepare a thickening slurry by whisking cornstarch and water until smooth. Set aside.
  5. Once the beef is tender, stir in the cornstarch mixture and increase the heat to high. Simmer uncovered for an additional 30 minutes to thicken the sauce.
  6. Garnish the Korean beef with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving. Serve over steamed rice or quinoa.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 4 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat with a splash of water or beef stock to maintain moisture.

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