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Healthy Crock Pot Side Dishes: Korean Beef

Irresistibly Easy Healthy Crock Pot Korean Beef Bliss

This Healthy Crock Pot Side Dishes: Korean Beef is a comforting, flavorful dish that’s easy to make and perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Keyword: Comfort Food, Easy Dinner, Healthy Crock Pot Side Dishes, Korean Beef, slow cooker, tender beef
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

For the Beef

  • 2 pounds Chuck Roast
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce low sodium recommended
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup Honey or maple syrup for vegan option
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil or vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup Rice Vinegar or white vinegar

For the Flavor

  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger or ground ginger
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper or white pepper
  • 1 medium Onion sliced

For Garnishing and Serving

  • 2 stalks Green Onions sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds optional
  • 2 cups Rice or quinoa/noodles
  • 1 cup Kimchi optional

For Thickening (Optional)

  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch mixed with cold water
  • 1/4 cup Cold Water

Instructions

How to Make Healthy Crock Pot Side Dishes: Korean Beef

  • Trim any excess fat from your chuck roast. Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes, and black pepper in a bowl. Stir in the sliced onion until well coated.
  • Place the chuck roast on top of the prepared sauce and onion mixture in your slow cooker. Make sure the meat is thoroughly submerged.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is very tender.
  • Once done, carefully remove the chuck roast and shred it into bite-sized pieces. Thicken the sauce if desired using cornstarch slurry.
  • Return the shredded beef back to the sauce and simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes. Serve over cooked rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Check tenderness early and adjust the heat as needed. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 800mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 3mg