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Mary Kelly

Slow Cooker Korean Beef

When it comes to enjoying slow cooker Korean beef, the right side dishes can elevate your meal from great to extraordinary.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds boneless beef chuck cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup savory beef stock
  • ½ cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon finely ground white pepper
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger root
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced for garnish
  • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha hot sauce or more, to taste
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic finely minced
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce for extra depth and umami flavor
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar mild, tangy

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Method
 

Step 1: Prepare Your Beef
  1. Begin by cutting the boneless beef chuck into 1-inch cubes. Ensuring even sizes helps with consistent cooking. Feel free to trim excess fat, but a little marbling is good as it enhances flavor during the slow cooking process.
Step 2: Mix Your Sauce
  1. In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, beef stock, brown sugar, sesame oil, white pepper, ginger, garlic, onion powder, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and Sriracha. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely. This sauce will create that signature Korean flavor profile.
Step 3: Load the Slow Cooker
  1. Transfer your beef cubes into the slow cooker and pour the sauce over them, making sure every piece is coated. This makes it super flavorful.
Step 4: Set It and Forget It
  1. Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours. During this time, the beef becomes tender, soaking up all the deliciousness of the sauce.
Step 5: Thicken the Sauce
  1. Once the cooking time is up, mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with two tablespoons of water to make a slurry. Add this to the slow cooker and stir gently. Cook for an additional 30 minutes on high to thicken the sauce.
Step 6: Serve
  1. When ready to serve, top with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for that extra flair. This dish is best when paired with rice and those crunchy pickled veggies I mentioned earlier.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 20gFiber: 1gSugar: 8g

Notes

  • Choose Quality Beef: For the best experience, avoid lean cuts. Chuck roast has fat that keeps the meat tender.
  • Adjust Sweetness: Feel free to modify the sugar level based on your taste. Some like a sweeter sauce, while others prefer saltiness.
  • Spice It Up: If you enjoy heat, increase the Sriracha to your preference.
  • Let It Rest: Allowing the cooked beef to rest for a few minutes before serving enhances texture.
  • Leftovers: This dish tastes even better the next day as flavors continue to meld, so don’t hesitate to make extra!

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