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Slow cooker beef chunks in a dark savory sauce topped with green onions and sesame seeds

Easy Slow Cooker Korean Beef

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 425 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs beef chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 0.5 cup soy sauce
  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 4 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarc h
  • 3 tablespoons cold water
  • 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions
 

  • Place the cubed beef chuck roast into the basin of a 6-quart slow cooker.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, sesame oil, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Pour the sauce mixture over the beef and toss to ensure all pieces are evenly coated.
  • Secure the lid and cook on the low setting for 6 hours.
  • In a small vessel, whisk cornstarch and cold water to create a smooth slurry.
  • Stir the slurry into the slow cooker liquid.
  • Cover and cook on the high setting for an additional 15 minutes or until the sauce has thickened to a coat-back consistency.
  • Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving over steamed rice.