Crock Pot Korean Beef (Printable)

Tender beef slow-cooked with Korean flavors, ideal for easy weeknight meals or meal prep.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Beef

01 - 2 lbs beef chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 2-inch cubes

→ Sauce

02 - 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
03 - 1/4 cup brown sugar
04 - 1/4 cup beef broth
05 - 2 tablespoons sesame oil
06 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
07 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
09 - 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste) or 1 tablespoon Sriracha
10 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch

→ Vegetables and Garnish

11 - 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
12 - 4 green onions, sliced
13 - 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds

# How-To Steps:

01 - Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, beef broth, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and gochujang in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined.
02 - Arrange beef cubes and sliced onion in the slow cooker. Pour sauce over meat and vegetables, tossing gently to coat evenly.
03 - Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until beef is fork-tender and shreds easily.
04 - Remove 1/4 cup cooking liquid and whisk with cornstarch until smooth. Return slurry to slow cooker, cover, and cook on high for 20-30 minutes until sauce reaches desired consistency.
05 - Serve Korean beef over steamed rice, noodles, or in lettuce wraps. Top with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The beef becomes impossibly tender, practically shredding with just a gentle nudge from your fork
  • That sauce thickens into something you'll want to drizzle over everything in your bowl
  • Your slow cooker does all the heavy lifting while you go about your day
02 -
  • Don't rush the cornstarch step, or you'll end up with gritty sauce instead of silky smooth
  • The beef continues to absorb flavor as it sits, so this actually tastes even better the next day
03 -
  • Cut your beef into slightly larger cubes than you think you need, since it shrinks as it cooks
  • Let the cornstarch slurry come to room temperature before adding it, otherwise it might seize up

Return