Tender Crock Pot Korean Beef
Tender Crock Pot Korean Beef is a flavorful, slow-cooked dish infused with soy sauce, garlic, and ginger, perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed weekend meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast, trimmed of excess fat and cut into chunks
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated or minced
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with water
- Green onions, for garnish (optional)
- Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Trim any excess fat from the beef chuck roast and cut it into 2-3 inch chunks.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
- Place the beef chunks into the Crock Pot and pour the sauce over the top, ensuring each piece is coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Stir it into the Crock Pot and let the sauce thicken.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, and serve over steamed rice, noodles, or vegetables.
Notes
For added flavor, sear the beef in a skillet before slow cooking. Adjust the spice level by adding more red pepper flakes or gochujang. Leftovers taste even better as the flavors deepen overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Protein: 25
Keywords: Korean beef, slow cooker, crock pot, easy dinner, comfort food, family-friendly, soy sauce, ginger, garlic