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Slow Cooker Korean Beef Recipe Easy Tender Dinner with Savory Glaze

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This slow cooker Korean beef is fork-tender, packed with sweet-savory flavor, and finished with a glossy glaze. It’s an easy, hands-off dinner perfect for family gatherings, meal prep, or cozy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 2–3 lbs beef chuck roast, trimmed and cut into large pieces
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • 1 small pear or apple, grated (optional)
  • 4 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch, mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 1/4 cup water or beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Trim excess fat from beef chuck roast and cut into large chunks (about 3 inches).
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, rice vinegar, grated pear or apple (optional), red pepper flakes, and water or beef broth. Stir until sugar dissolves.
  3. Place beef chunks in the bottom of the slow cooker. Pour sauce mixture over beef, turning to coat.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours (or HIGH for 3-4 hours) until beef is fork-tender.
  5. Remove beef to a cutting board and shred with two forks or tongs. Discard any tough bits. Return shredded beef to slow cooker.
  6. Whisk together cornstarch and cold water. Stir slurry into slow cooker and turn to HIGH. Cook 15-20 minutes until sauce thickens and becomes glossy (or transfer sauce to a saucepan and simmer until thickened).
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning for salt, heat, or sweetness.
  8. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot over rice, noodles, or in lettuce wraps.

Notes

For gluten-free, use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce. For extra heat, add gochujang or more red pepper flakes. Searing beef before slow cooking adds deeper flavor but is optional. Sauce thickens best with cornstarch mixed in cold water. Leftovers taste even better after a day or two and freeze well.

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