Slow Cooked Korean Beef

Transform your dinner table with the irresistible flavors of Slow Cooked Korean Beef, the ultimate comfort food that combines savory, sweet, and umami-packed goodness. This tender, fall-apart beef chuck roast is slow-cooked to perfection in a rich marinade of soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and a hint of ginger, creating a deeply flavorful dish with minimal effort. A touch of red pepper flakes adds optional heat, while a cornstarch slurry turns the marinade into a glossy sauce that clings to every bite. Serve this Korean-inspired masterpiece over fluffy white rice and finish with fresh green onions and sesame seeds for a dish as visually stunning as it is delicious. With just 15 minutes of prep and a hands-off cooking time, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or small gatherings, offering a mouthwatering mix of convenience and bold flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Beef chuck roast
• 0.5 cups Soy sauce
• 0.33 cups Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoons Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 4 pieces Garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoons Ginger
• 0.5 teaspoons Red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 2 pieces Green onions (for garnish)
• 1 tablespoons Sesame seeds (for garnish)
• 3 cups Cooked white rice (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the beef chuck roast. Trim away any excess fat, then cut the beef into large chunks (about 2 inches wide).

Step 2

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using). Whisk until smooth.

Step 3

Place the beef chunks in a slow cooker. Pour the sauce mixture over the beef, making sure all pieces are well coated.

Step 4

Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 8 hours or on HIGH for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender and easily shreds with a fork.

Step 5

Once the beef is done, remove it from the slow cooker and use two forks to shred the meat into smaller pieces.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Add the slurry to the sauce in the slow cooker and stir well. Let the sauce thicken for about 10 minutes with the slow cooker set on HIGH.

Step 7

Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and stir to incorporate the thickened sauce. Allow the beef to warm for another 5-10 minutes.

Step 8

Serve the Korean beef over cooked white rice. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds for extra flavor and presentation.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1921.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3712.8

Total Fat 202.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 75.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.0g
Cholesterol 680.4mg	0%
Sodium 5180.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 280.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.2g	0%
Total Sugars 48.5g
Protein 197.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 371.5mg	0%
Iron 36.2mg	0%
Potassium 3396.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.8%

Protein: 21.2%

Carbs: 30.0%