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Slow Cooker Korean Beef Noodles Recipe

Slow Cooker Korean Beef Noodles Recipe for Cozy Nights

This Slow Cooker Korean Beef Noodles Recipe delivers comfort with melt-in-your-mouth beef, chewy noodles, and a rich gochujang sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 medium Diced Onion Can substitute with shallots for a milder taste.
  • 2 tablespoons Gochujang Adjust quantity for desired spice level.
  • 1/4 cup Dark Soy Sauce Regular soy sauce can be used for a lighter flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Apple cider vinegar can be used as an alternative.
  • 1/4 cup Packed Brown Sugar White sugar can substitute but may not provide the same depth.
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic-Ginger Paste Fresh garlic and ginger can be used in equal amounts if paste is unavailable.
  • 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste Ketchup can be used in a pinch.
  • 1 cup Beef Stock Chicken stock or vegetable stock can be used for a lighter base.
For the Beef
  • 2 pounds Ox Cheek Chuck roast or short ribs are good alternatives.
For the Noodles
  • 8 ounces Udon Noodles Substitute with soba, rice noodles, or ramen as needed.
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Coriander Substitute with parsley if unavailable.
  • 2 tablespoons Black Sesame Seeds Can skip if not available; use white sesame seeds instead.

Equipment

  • Slow cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In your slow cooker, combine the diced onion, gochujang, dark soy sauce, rice vinegar, packed brown sugar, garlic-ginger paste, tomato paste, and beef stock. Stir until everything is well incorporated.
  2. Place the ox cheek right on top of the sauce mixture, ensuring it’s nicely coated with that luscious sauce.
  3. Cover your slow cooker and set it to low heat for 8 hours. You'll know it’s done when the beef easily pulls apart with a fork.
  4. Once the cooking time is up, use two forks to shred the beef into bite-sized pieces directly in the pot.
  5. Add the udon noodles and chopped coriander into the pot, stirring carefully to combine. Cover again and set your slow cooker to high for an additional 25 minutes.
  6. After the noodles have cooked, taste your dish and season with salt and pepper according to your preference.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Pair with cucumber kimchi or steamed bok choy for a complete meal that feels authentic and satisfying.

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