Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- If using lean ground beef, place it directly into your slow cooker. If using thinly sliced sirloin steak, trim any excess fat and slice it against the grain into thin strips (about 1/4 inch thick). Add the sliced steak to the slow cooker.1.5 pounds lean ground beef or thinly sliced sirloin steak
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari), water, brown sugar (or sugar substitute), rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper. If you enjoy a little heat, add the pinch of red pepper flakes at this stage.1 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 3 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 4 cloves garlic, minced, 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- Pour the prepared sauce mixture evenly over the beef in the slow cooker. Stir gently to ensure all the beef is coated.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on the LOW setting for 6-8 hours, or on the HIGH setting for 3-4 hours. The beef should be tender and easily shreddable or falling apart, depending on your chosen cut.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, about 30 minutes before serving, remove the lid from the slow cooker. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch (or arrowroot starch) with 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry. Stir this slurry into the liquid in the slow cooker. Stir occasionally and let it simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Once cooked, stir the beef to distribute it evenly in the sauce. Serve the delicious Healthy Crock Pot Korean Beef hot over steamed rice, cauliflower rice, or your favorite grain. Garnish generously with thinly sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds for an authentic and visually appealing finish.2 green onions green onions, thinly sliced, toasted sesame seeds
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. For longer storage, freeze portions of the cooled beef and sauce in freezer-safe containers or heavy-duty freezer bags. Reheat in a saucepan over low heat on the stovetop or in the microwave.
