Slow Cooker Korean Beef with Sesame Green Onions
This melt-in-your-mouth tender beef is slow-cooked in a savory-sweet glaze of soy, ginger, and garlic for an effortless meal that rivals any takeout. Finished with toasted sesame oil and fresh green onions, it delivers an authentic depth of flavor with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 3 lb beef chuck roast trimmed of excess fat and cut into 2-inch chunks
- 0.5 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes adjust for heat preference
- 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp cold water for slurry
- 0.25 cup green onions thinly sliced on a diagonal
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds for garnish
Notes
STORAGE: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. MAKE-AHEAD: You can prep the sauce and cut the beef 24 hours in advance. VARIATION: Add sliced carrots or bell peppers during the last hour of cooking for extra crunch. For a gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce with tamari.