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Easy Slow Cooker Korean Beef

Easy Slow Cooker Korean Beef
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Experience the warmth of home-cooked comfort with this Easy Slow Cooker Korean Beef. This dish captures the essence of Korean cuisine with tender, juicy beef simmered in a rich, sweet-savory sauce that will have your taste buds dancing. Perfect for busy weeknights or laid-back weekends, this recipe requires minimal effort while delivering maximum flavor. The combination of low-sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, and aromatic ingredients creates a delightful hug-in-a-bowl that brings family and friends together around the table. Serve over steamed rice with a side of veggies for a wholesome meal that feels special yet is incredibly easy to prepare.

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. Prepare the beef by patting it dry and cutting it into large pieces.
  2. In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, brown sugar, water, rice vinegar, sesame oil, onion, garlic, ginger, and grated pear.
  3. Pour the mixture over the beef in the slow cooker. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until tender.
  4. Once cooked, shred the beef using two forks.
  5. To thicken the sauce, mix cornstarch with cold water and whisk into the slow cooker; allow to cook for an additional few minutes until thickened.
  6. Serve hot over rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

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