Slow-Cooker Korean Beef

Name: Slow-Cooker Korean Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 9 h 30 min
Total time: 9 h 45 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Asia, Korean
Ingredients: 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/3 cup gluten-free tamari soy sauce; 1/4 cup Sriracha chili sauce; 3 tablespoons minced garlic; 3 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon fish sauce or additional soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 boneless beef chuck roast (4 pounds); 1 medium onion, chopped; 4 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/4 cup reduced-sodium beef broth; Optional: Hot cooked rice and sliced green onions

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Cook: 9-1/2 hours

Yield 10 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This slow-cooker Korean beef recipe is extremely versatile and a cinch to prepare. Serve it over steamed rice or wrap it in a tortilla for a Korean taco.

Ingredients

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup gluten-free tamari soy sauce
1/4 cup Sriracha chili sauce
3 tablespoons minced garlic
3 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon fish sauce or additional soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 boneless beef chuck roast (4 pounds)
1 medium onion, chopped
4 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
Optional: Hot cooked rice and sliced green onions

Directions

In a small bowl, whisk the first 9 ingredients. Place roast and onion in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker; top with brown sugar mixture. Cook, covered, on low until beef is tender, 9-10 hours.
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and broth until smooth; gradually stir into slow cooker. Cook, covered, on high until sauce is thickened, about 30 minutes. If desired, serve with rice and top with sliced green onions.

Nutrition Facts

5 ounces cooked beef: 401 calories, 19g fat (7g saturated fat), 118mg cholesterol, 967mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 0 fiber), 37g protein.