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Slow Cooker Korean Beef

Slow Cooker Korean Beef made in the slow cooker with just 10 minutes of prep makes the easiest weeknight meal with so much flavor from the garlic, ginger and sesame oil.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
7 hrs
Total Time
7 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 461 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Korean

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 3 pounds chuck roast , cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup lite soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 4 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red peppers
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
  • diced green onions , for garnish (optional)
  • sesame seeds , for garnish (optional)

Instructions

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  1. In a cast aluminum slow cooker insert (or another skillet if your slow cooker has a ceramic insert) add the tablespoon of canola oil and brown the beef on high heat.
  2. Make sure the pan is hot, you don't need to worry how done the meat is, you're just going for color.
  3. Add the beef, brown sugar, lite soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger and crushed red peppers to the slow cooker.
  4. Cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  5. Add in the cornstarch slurry and cook and additional 20-30 minutes while you cook your rice and vegetables to thicken the sauce.
  6. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired

Nutrition Information

Calories 461kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 117mg (39%) Sodium 957mg (40%) Potassium 638mg (18%) Sugar 26g (52%) Vitamin A 40IU (1%) Vitamin C 0.5mg (1%) Calcium 57mg (6%) Iron 4.1mg (23%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 461

% Daily Value*

Calories 461kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 117mg 39%
Sodium 957mg 40%
Potassium 638mg 14%
Sugar 26g 52%
Vitamin A 40IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Calcium 57mg 6%
Iron 4.1mg 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.