Slow Cooker Korean Beef
This Slow Cooker Korean Beef is a simple, flavorful meal featuring tender flank steak in a savory-sweet sauce with soy, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Prep it in just 10 minutes, then let the slow cooker do all the work. Serve over rice or noodles for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Servings: 6
Calories: 326kcal
Ingredients
- 1½ lb flank steak (sliced into ¼ pieces against the grain)
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1½ tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon fresh ginger (minced)
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ½ cup beef broth
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Place sliced flank steak and cornstarch into a Ziplock bag. Close and shake until completely coated. Then add to the bottom of a 6-quart crock pot.
- Add sesame oil, garlic, fresh ginger, rice vinegar, soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes to a medium bowl. Whisk until well combined and pour over flank steak.
- Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 4-5 hours.
- Serve over rice and garnish with green onions.
Notes
- Toss the beef in cornstarch before cooking to help thicken the sauce and give it a glossy finish.
- Slice the flank steak against the grain to ensure each bite stays tender and juicy.
- Whisk the sauce ingredients thoroughly so the flavors are well combined, and coat the beef evenly.
- Cook on low for the recommended time to allow the beef to become perfectly tender and flavorful.
Nutrition
Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 1224mg | Potassium: 482mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 2mg