Description
Savor the irresistible flavor of Slow Cooker Korean Beef, featuring tender beef, a savory-sweet sauce, and minimal prep time—perfect for cozy dinners!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons ginger (chopped)
- ½ cup scallions (about 4 large, chopped)
- 5 garlic cloves (chopped)
- 1 cup applesauce (apple-pear if possible)
- ½ cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 ½ to 2 tablespoons gochujang sauce
- 1 tablespoon sweetener of your choice
- Black and white sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Toss beef cubes in cornstarch, garlic powder, and onion powder until coated, then brown in a skillet.
- Sauté the ginger, scallion whites, and garlic in sesame oil until fragrant.
- Combine applesauce, soy sauce, gochujang, and sweetener in a bowl, then add sautéed mixture.
- Pour sauce over the beef in a slow cooker, ensuring it is well coated.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
- Serve over rice or noodles, garnishing with scallion greens and sesame seeds.
Notes
For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for 3-4 days or frozen for up to three months.
Adjust the spiciness by varying the amount of gochujang.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg