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Slow Cooker Korean Beef

Savory Slow Cooker Korean Beef for Effortless Flavor

This Slow Cooker Korean Beef transforms budget-friendly cuts into a flavorful dish with minimal effort.
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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: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 2 pounds Beef Roast (Chuck) Cubed for tenderness after slow cooking
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce Substitute with gluten-free soy sauce if necessary
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Can be reduced for less sweetness
  • 1/4 cup Mirin Optional sweet cooking wine
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Maple syrup can be a substitute
  • 1 medium Pear (or Apple) Grated
  • 1 medium Onion Can substitute with shallots
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced or grated
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Fresh preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar Can use white vinegar as a substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Gochujang Adjust quantity or omit for less heat
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper Can be omitted
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Optional for thickening the sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Toasted Sesame Oil Do not substitute
For Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Seeds Optional garnish
  • 2 green onions Green Onions Sliced

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cube a budget-friendly beef roast and pat dry with paper towels. Place beef cubes in your slow cooker evenly.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, honey, grated pear, chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
  3. Pour the sauce over the cubed beef and gently stir to combine, then close the lid of the slow cooker.
  4. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 to 6 hours, checking for doneness.
  5. Stir in toasted sesame oil, taste and adjust seasoning, then sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
  6. Serve over rice or a grain of your choice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Consider browning the beef for extra flavor. Monitor cooking time closely for best results and adjust the heat of the gochujang as desired. Remember to check gluten-free options for soy sauce and gochujang if needed.

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