slow cooker essentials: korean beef

Name: Slow Cooker Essentials: Korean Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 h
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: ## PLAN/PURCHASE; 2 - 3 pound(s) beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes; ## SAUCE INGREDIENTS; 1 cup(s) beef broth; 1/2 cup(s) brown sugar, packed; 1/2 cup(s) Tamari sauce, or liquid aminos; 1 tablespoon(s) toasted sesame oil; 1 tablespoon(s) rice wine vinegar; 2 teaspoon(s) ginger powder; 1 teaspoon(s) Sriracha, or more, to taste; 1/2 teaspoon(s) onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon(s) white pepper; 3 - 4 clove(s) garlic, minced; ## THE SLURRY; 3 tablespoon(s) corn starch or arrowroot powder; 1/4 cup(s) water or beef stock; ## ADDITIONAL ITEMS; 1/2 medium head of cabbage, sliced; sesame seeds, for garnish

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Andy Anderson !

Wichita, KS

Updated on Feb 24, 2026

I made this dish for Sunday brunch, and it was a great hit. The base represents a traditional Korean beef, with a few changes made by yours truly. So, I cannot say that it is a “traditional” Korean beef, but it is close. Since it is a slow cooker dish, it takes a bit of time; however, it comes together quickly, and then all you have to do is wait. And, trust me, it is worth the wait. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 8 Hr

method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

PLAN/PURCHASE
2 - 3 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
SAUCE INGREDIENTS
1 cup beef broth
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup Tamari sauce, or liquid aminos
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons ginger powder
1 teaspoon Sriracha, or more, to taste
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
3 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
THE SLURRY
3 tablespoons corn starch or arrowroot powder
1/4 cup water or beef stock
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
1/2 medium head of cabbage, sliced
sesame seeds, for garnish

How To Make slow cooker essentials: korean beef

Step 1

PREP/PREPARE

Step 2

Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
Step 3

Cut the roast up into 1-inch cubes.
Step 4

Whisk together all of the sauce ingredients in a small mixing bowl.
Step 5

Add the roast into the slow cooker, and then mix in the sauce.
Step 6

Set the slow cooker on low, and allow it to cook for six hours.
Step 7

At the end of the sixth hour, whisk the water or broth together with the corn starch or stock, and add to the slow cooker.
Step 8

Then stir in the sliced cabbage.
Step 9

Set the slow cooker to high and cook for an additional 30 – 45 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
Step 10

PLATE/PRESENT
Step 11

Serve over rice and sprinkle with some sesame seeds. Enjoy.
Step 12

Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
Step 13

Namaste’
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