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The Best Crockpot Korean Beef Recipe That Changed My Weeknights Forever

Crockpot Korean Beef

Rich, savory, and sweet, Crockpot Korean Beef is your weeknight hero. This easy slow cooker dish turns a simple chuck roast into a flavorful dinner with garlic, ginger, soy, and sesame. Perfect over rice, noodles, or in lettuce wraps!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Thickening Time 20 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef and Marinade
  • 3 lbs beef chuck roast trimmed
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp gochujang optional, for heat
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes optional
To Thicken
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp cold water
For Serving
  • sesame seeds for garnish
  • green onions sliced, for garnish

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

  1. Place the trimmed beef chuck roast in your slow cooker.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, beef broth, vinegar, and gochujang (if using).
  3. Pour the sauce mixture over the beef in the slow cooker.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 5 hours until beef is tender.
  5. Remove beef, shred with two forks, and return to the slow cooker with the sauce.
  6. In a small bowl, stir cornstarch and water into a slurry. Mix into the slow cooker and cook for an additional 15–20 minutes until sauce thickens.
  7. Serve over rice, noodles, or in lettuce wraps. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

Adjust spice to taste by adding or omitting gochujang and red pepper flakes. Toasting sesame seeds adds extra flavor. Refrigerate leftovers or freeze for later use.