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Easy Slow Cooker Korean Beef

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Tender and flavorful Korean beef made effortlessly in a slow cooker, perfect for weeknights or gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 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 & 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

  1. Pat dry the beef chuck roast. For richer flavor, sear it in 1-2 tbsp of neutral oil in a large pan over medium-high heat for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Transfer seared beef to slow cooker.
  2. Thinly slice the yellow onion. Mince the garlic and grate the ginger. Peel and grate the pear into a mixing bowl.
  3. In the bowl with the grated pear, add soy sauce, brown sugar, water, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, sliced onion, gochujang or Sriracha (if using), and black pepper. Whisk until brown sugar dissolves.
  4. Pour the marinade over the beef in the slow cooker, secure the lid, and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours, or on HIGH for 3-4 hours until beef is tender.
  5. Remove cooked beef, shred it, and return it to the slow cooker. Mix cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry, whisk into hot sauce, and cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens.
  6. Taste the sauce and adjust flavors as needed. Stir shredded beef into thickened sauce and serve over steamed rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with steamed vegetables or cucumber salad on the side.

Notes

For a richer flavor, don’t skip the searing step. Adjust spice levels by varying gochujang or Sriracha.

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Keywords: slow cooker, Korean beef, easy dinner, weeknight meal, tender beef

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