Name: Easy Slow Cooker Korean Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 3-4 lbs boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 2-3 pieces; 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce; ½ cup packed light brown sugar; ½ cup water; ¼ cup unseasoned rice vinegar; 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil; 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced; 8 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated; 1 medium Asian pear (or Bosc pear), peeled and grated; 1-2 tbsp gochujang or Sriracha (optional); ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 2 tbsp cornstarch (for thickening); 2 tbsp cold water (for thickening); ¼ cup fresh green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish); 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish); Steamed white or brown rice (for serving); Steamed broccoli or cucumber salad (for serving)

Description

A delicious and tender Korean beef dish made effortlessly in a slow cooker, perfect for busy days.

Ingredients

Scale

3–4 lbs boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 2–3 pieces
1 cup low-sodium soy sauce
½ cup packed light brown sugar
½ cup water
¼ cup unseasoned rice vinegar
2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
8 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1 medium Asian pear (or Bosc pear), peeled and grated
1–2 tbsp gochujang or Sriracha (optional)
¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
2 tbsp cornstarch (for thickening)
2 tbsp cold water (for thickening)
¼ cup fresh green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)
2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Steamed white or brown rice (for serving)
Steamed broccoli or cucumber salad (for serving)

Instructions

Pat dry the beef chuck roast and sear it in oil for richer flavor, if desired. Transfer to a slow cooker.
Prepare aromatics by slicing onion, mincing garlic, and grating ginger and pear.
In a bowl, whisk together grated pear, soy sauce, brown sugar, water, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, onion, gochujang/Sriracha, and pepper.
Pour the marinade over the beef, cover, and cook on LOW for 360-480 minutes or HIGH for 180-240 minutes.
After cooking, shred the beef into bite-sized pieces and return it to the cooker.
Mix cornstarch with cold water and whisk into the sauce to thicken.
Serve hot over rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds. Pair with steamed vegetables or salad.

Notes

For added richness, sear the beef before adding to the slow cooker. Adjust heat level with gochujang or Sriracha. Slice beef against the grain for easier shredding.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 240 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: Korean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 410
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: Korean Beef, Slow Cooker Recipes, Easy Dinner