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Slow Cooker Korean Beef – Tender, Sweet, Savory, and Packed With Flavor

This Slow Cooker Korean Beef is incredibly tender, sweet, savory, slightly spicy, and full of that irresistible Korean BBQ flavor.
The beef slow-simmers in a mouthwatering sauce made with soy, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and sesame — giving it that signature beef-bulgogi vibe with almost no effort.

It’s a perfect weeknight dinner, amazing for meal prep, and guaranteed to become a family favorite.

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⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• No-fail slow cooker recipe
• Beef becomes fall-apart tender
• Sweet + savory Korean-style flavor
• Perfect with rice, noodles, wraps, or veggies
• Only basic ingredients — no specialty shopping needed
• Great for leftovers and freezer-friendly

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🥩 Ingredients

• 2–3 lbs chuck roast (or stew beef)
• ½ cup soy sauce
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger (or 1 tsp dried)
• ½ cup beef broth
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)
• Optional: red pepper flakes
• Optional topping: sesame seeds, green onions

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🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Sauce

Whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, beef broth, and rice vinegar in a bowl.

2. Add Beef to Slow Cooker

Place chuck roast or stew beef inside.

3. Pour Sauce Over Top

Cover the beef completely.

4. Cook

Set slow cooker to:

• LOW: 7–8 hours
• HIGH: 4–5 hours

5. Shred the Beef

Remove beef, shred with forks, and return to slow cooker.

6. Thicken the Sauce

Stir in cornstarch slurry.
Cook 15–20 minutes until thickened and glossy.

7. Serve

Top with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

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🔥 Pro Tips

• Use chuck roast — it gets perfectly tender
• Add Gochujang for authentic heat
• Swap beef for chicken thighs for a lighter version
• Add carrots or broccoli during the last hour
• Double the sauce for meal prep bowls

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🍽️ Best Ways to Serve

• Over steamed rice
• In lettuce wraps
• With noodles
• As Korean-style tacos
• In meal prep bowls with veggies

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❓ FAQ

Can I use soy sauce alternatives?
Yes — coconut aminos for a gluten-free, lower-sodium option.

Will flank steak work?
Yes, but chuck roast gives the most tender result.

Can I make this ahead?
Absolutely — flavors deepen overnight.

Can leftovers be frozen?
Yes — freezes beautifully up to 3 months.

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🧮 Nutrition (Approx per serving)

• Calories: ~360
• Carbs: 18g
• Fat: 19g
• Protein: 30g