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Slow Cooker Korean Beef Noodles

Tender, fall-apart shredded beef cooked low and slow in a sweet and savory Korean-inspired sauce, served over thick, comforting noodles.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, Korean-American
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Slow Cooker Beef
  • 2.5 lbs boneless beef chuck roast trimmed of hard fat
  • 0.5 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 0.5 cup beef broth
  • 0.33 cup dark brown sugar packed
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes optional
Slurry & Serving
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp cold water
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 16 oz thick egg noodles or udon cooked
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds for garnish
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley or green onions chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker / Crockpot
  • Large pot for boiling noodles
  • Two forks for shredding

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes.
  2. Place the chuck roast in the slow cooker and pour the soy sauce mixture over the top. Cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours until tender.
  3. Remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Discard any large pieces of fat.
  4. Skim excess fat from the liquid in the slow cooker. Whisk the cornstarch and cold water together to make a slurry, then stir it into the slow cooker. Turn heat to HIGH and cook for 10-15 minutes until the sauce is thick and glossy.
  5. Stir the toasted sesame oil into the sauce, then return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and toss to coat heavily.
  6. Cook the noodles according to package instructions. Drain well.
  7. Serve the saucy beef piled high over the cooked noodles. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and fresh herbs. Serve hot.

Notes

Using low-sodium soy sauce is highly recommended, as the sauce reduces and concentrates during the slow cooking process.