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slow cooker korean beef

slow cooker korean beef delivers tender flavor in an easy weeknight dinner


  • Author: Jake Lylia
  • Total Time: 6-7 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Standard

Description

Enjoy a melt‑in‑your‑mouth slow cooker Korean beef that blends soy sauce, brown sugar, fresh ginger, garlic, and a touch of red pepper flakes for a sweet‑spicy glaze. This easy recipe yields tender sliced beef perfect over rice, with optional cornstarch for a richer sauce and sesame oil for nutty aroma. Ideal for busy weeknights, it delivers restaurant‑style flavor with minimal effort, making it a top choice for comfort food lovers seeking quick, satisfying meals. Ideal for leftovers yum!!!!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 pounds beef, sliced thin
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
  2. Place sliced beef in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over it, stirring to coat.
  3. Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the beef is tender.
  4. If desired, mix cornstarch with a little water and add to the beef for a thicker sauce during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  5. Serve over rice and garnish with green onions and sesame oil.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-7 hours
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Korean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6 servings
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 1200mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

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