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Korean-Style Slow Cooker Beef Bites

These Korean-Style Slow Cooker Beef Bites are tender, flavorful pieces of beef chuck roast simmered in a savory sauce, making them perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
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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: Korean
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the beef and sauce
  • 3 to 4 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup reduced-sodium beef broth Can substitute with vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons Korean chili paste Adjust based on heat preference
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup reduced-sodium beef broth Used for thickening
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons cornstarch For thickening

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Whisk together the beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, sesame oil, rice vinegar, grated ginger, chili paste, onion powder, and black pepper in a bowl.
  2. Place your beef cubes into the slow cooker.
  3. Pour the sauce over the beef and stir gently to ensure all cubes are coated.
Cooking
  1. Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 6 to 8 hours.
  2. When cooking time is nearly up, mix remaining beef broth with cornstarch until smooth.
  3. Pour the cornstarch mixture into the slow cooker, stir, and set to high for 30 minutes until thickened.
Serving
  1. Serve warm over rice or in lettuce wraps with optional sesame seeds on top.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days or freeze for later use.