Crock pot Korean BBQ Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs
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Total Time
6 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
256 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Korean
Crock pot Korean BBQ Recipe
Description
The Crock pot Korean BBQ Recipe uses flank steak cooked slowly in a mixture of soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, diced onion, and corn starch. This combination of ingredients creates a balanced sweet, salty, and slightly spicy sauce. Cooking the steak on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours in the crock pot allows the meat to tenderize and absorb all the flavors deeply.
Once cooked, the steak is removed and cut into pieces or shredded, then returned to the pot to soak in the remaining sauce. The starch helps thicken the sauce slightly during cooking. The finished dish offers tender meat with a rich, glossy coating and a warm spice hint from the red pepper flakes.
Serving this Korean BBQ over rice provides a filling meal that is well suited to casual dinners or meal prep. Topping with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, as suggested, adds freshness and additional texture contrast. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, maintaining quality for several meals.
This recipe's straightforward preparation and slow cooking technique make it a practical option for infusing meat with Korean-inspired flavors without needing extensive active cooking time.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs flank steak
- 1/4 cup corn starch
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 onion diced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients except for the steak into a mixing bowl and whisk until thoroughly combined. Place the meat in a crock pot, pour the sauce mixture over the steak. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Remove meat and cut into pieces or shred.
- Return the meat to the crockpot.
- Serve over rice and enjoy!
Notes
- Leftovers keep well in an airtight container for 5 to 7 days refrigerated.
- Top the finished dish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds for extra flavor and texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 256 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 256kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 863mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 372mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 19IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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