Description
This Slow-Cooked Korean Beef Delight is a hearty, comforting dish featuring tender beef simmered in a sweet and savory Korean-inspired sauce. Made easily in a slow cooker, it’s perfect for meal prep or a flavorful family dinner.
Ingredients
1 ½ kg (about 3¼ lb) boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
¾ cup (180 ml) low-sodium beef broth
½ cup (120 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
⅓ cup (75 g) packed light brown sugar
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
1–2 tablespoons gochujang sauce (adjust to taste)
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon ground white or black pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch (for thickening)
Sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ginger, gochujang, onion powder, and pepper until smooth.
- Add beef cubes to a 6-quart slow cooker and pour the sauce over them. Stir to coat evenly.
- Cover and cook on Low for 6–8 hours or on High for about 4 hours, until beef is fork-tender.
- 30 minutes before serving, mix cornstarch with a small amount of cooking liquid to form a slurry. Stir it into the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on High for another 30 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve over steamed rice and garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
Notes
Adjust gochujang to your spice preference.
Substitute chicken thighs for a lighter option.
Add vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
Swap rice for noodles or lettuce wraps for a low-carb variation.
Mix in pineapple juice for a hint of sweetness.
Top with kimchi or pickled vegetables for added flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
