Description
Easy Slow Cooker Korean Beef is a deliciously tender dish that combines the rich flavors of soy sauce, brown sugar, and spices for an unforgettable meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe requires minimal effort while delivering maximum taste. The beef is slow-cooked to perfection, making it easy to shred and serve over rice, in tacos, or as a flavorful filling for lettuce wraps. Whether you’re looking to impress guests or enjoy a comforting dinner at home, this Korean-inspired beef dish is sure to satisfy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lbs boneless beef chuck roast
- 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
- 8 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger
- 1 medium Asian pear (or Bosc pear)
- 1–2 tbsp gochujang or Sriracha (optional)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp cornstarch (for thickening)
- 2 tbsp cold water (for thickening)
- ¼ cup fresh green onions (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 chuck roast and optionally sear in a pan until golden brown.
- Prepare aromatics by slicing the onion, mincing garlic, and grating ginger and pear.
- In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients for the sauce and whisk well.
- Pour the sauce over the beef in the slow cooker; cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
- Shred cooked beef and thicken the sauce using cornstarch slurry before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg