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Slow Cooker Korean Beef: Easy Recipe for Flavorful Meals

A delicious and easy recipe for Slow Cooker Korean Beef that is perfect for flavorful meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ pounds flank steak sliced against the grain into thin strips
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust for spice preference
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 green onions sliced (for garnish)
  • Sesame seeds for garnish
  • Cooked rice for serving

Method
 

  1. In a slow cooker, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Stir until well mixed.
  2. Add the sliced flank steak to the slow cooker, ensuring the beef is well coated with the sauce.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the beef is tender.
  4. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. About 30 minutes before serving, stir the slurry into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.
  5. Once cooked, serve the Korean beef over cooked rice and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

  • For added flavor, marinate the beef in the sauce for a few hours or overnight before cooking.
  • You can substitute flank steak with sirloin or chuck roast for a different texture and flavor.

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