Slow Cooker Korean Beef
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
258 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Slow Cooker Korean Beef
Description
The recipe begins by partially freezing the flank steak to facilitate thin slicing, then coating the slices in cornstarch to help thicken the sauce during slow cooking. The beef is placed in a slow cooker, and a sauce made from sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic and ginger, low-sodium soy sauce, beef broth, and brown sugar is poured over it.
The beef cooks on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours until tender, achieving a balanced sweet-savory flavor with an umami depth and gentle acidity. The cornstarch aids in creating a slightly thickened, glossy sauce coating the beef.
The dish is garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving, adding a delicate crunch and fresh herbal notes. It pairs well over rice or with steamed vegetables.
This method allows a relatively inexpensive cut like flank steak to become tender and flavorful with minimal hands-on time. Alternative tougher cuts can be used but will need longer cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds flank steak thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup soy sauce low sodium
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons green onion sliced
Instructions
- Place the flank steak and cornstarch in a bowl, stir to coat the meat evenly.
- Place the meat in a slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, beef broth, soy sauce and brown sugar.
- Pour the sauce over the meat and stir to combine.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions, then serve.
Notes
- Partially freeze the flank steak before slicing to help obtain thin, even strips.
- Flank steak yields tender results and is economical; tougher cuts like beef stew meat can be substituted but require longer cooking times.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 258 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 258kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 746mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 451mg | 10% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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