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May 10, 2013

Recipe for Easy Slow Cooker Korean Beef

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A throw-everything-in-the-slow-cooker recipe that takes about 5 minutes to get going.
The beef is seasoned with a slightly sweet Asian flare.
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Easy Slow Cooker Korean Beef


★★★★★

5 from 3 reviews

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3-4 hours on low
  • Total Time: 56 minute
  • Yield: Makes 2-4 servings 1x
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Description

A throw-everything-in-the-slow-cooker recipe that takes about 5 minutes to get going.  The beef is seasoned with a slightly sweet Asian flare.

Ingredients

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1 lb extra lean ground beef (93% lean 7% fat)
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 Tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp ground red pepper
1 tsp minced ginger
1 Tbsp tomato paste
Sliced green onion, for garnish


Instructions

1.  Add beef to slow cooker and break it up into small chunks with a spoon.
2.  In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic powder, red pepper, ginger and tomato paste.  Stir into the slow cooker and really coat the beef.
3.  Cover and cook on LOW for about 3-4 hours.
4.  Stir again, breaking up chunks.
5.  Serve beef and sauce over rice and garnish with green onion.

Notes

Ideal slow cooker size:  3 quart

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Recipe adapted from The Girl Who Ate Everything

  • Method: Slow Cooker

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Recipe for Easy Slow Cooker Korean Beef

Review:
One of my worst jobs is standing over the stove and babysitting _____________ (fill in the blank).  It could be the risotto or the beef that I’m browning or whatever.  I don’t like to do it.  And that’s why I use my crock pot as much as possible.  Because I can throw everything in and be done with it, for heaven’s sake.  That’s why when I see a fairly easy recipe to begin with I think to myself “how can I make this even easier?”  And ta-da!  I did it.  I made a simple recipe even easier with the help of my friend, the slow cooker.  This beef is very flavorful!  We all loved it.  And I bet you didn’t know you could put raw ground beef in the slow cooker and have it look like that!  It worked awesome.  Just make sure to use the extra lean ground beef or else it will be swimming in grease!  4 stars.

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36 Comments Filed Under: All Recipes, Asian, Beef, Slow Cooker Tagged With: 2-4 hours, 4 stars, ground beef, All Posts

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Comments

  1. Heather Wisner says

    February 11, 2023 at 4:04 pm

    This turned out delicious!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 13, 2023 at 7:11 pm

      Awesome! Thanks for the 5 stars Heather.

      Reply
  2. Tony says

    December 8, 2022 at 12:15 pm

    can I c brown the ground beef before I put it in the slow cooker

    Reply
    • Karen says

      December 8, 2022 at 8:47 pm

      sure!

      Reply
  3. Jennifer Centeno says

    January 28, 2022 at 7:00 am

    Delicious!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Karen says

      January 28, 2022 at 2:10 pm

      Thanks! I am glad you liked it!

      Reply
    • Tony says

      December 8, 2022 at 12:13 pm

      can I cook the ground beef before I put it in the slow cooker

      Reply
  4. ALISON NICOLE NICKEL says

    June 3, 2021 at 12:09 pm

    Is there a way to make this in an 8 Qt instant pot? I always double the sauce ingredients.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      June 4, 2021 at 1:13 pm

      Try this recipe! https://www.365daysofcrockpot.com/instant-pot-cheater-korean-beef-brown-rice/

      Reply
  5. Jamie says

    December 18, 2020 at 2:04 pm

    I’m so excited to try this! What adjustments should I make if I wanted to use frozen ground beef?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      December 21, 2020 at 3:42 pm

      I would cook for 6-8 hours instead and open it up halfway through and break up the beef

      Reply
  6. AKJess says

    October 30, 2019 at 6:59 pm

    My husband and love this! I do a couple things different because of our personal taste. I hate to one of those people but I double the sauce except for the sugar and add red pepper flakes. We aren’t into sweet but like the heat (no Kidd’s). It’s amazing and easy!!! I have made this a few times…

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 31, 2019 at 10:59 am

      Glad you like it!

      Reply
  7. Catherine Kellendonk says

    February 12, 2019 at 4:00 pm

    Have you tried putting any vegetables in this recipe?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 13, 2019 at 9:25 am

      no but I bet that would be tasty!

      Reply
  8. Jenette says

    August 5, 2016 at 9:10 am

    We ate this last night! Delicious! My picky hubby said this can go into our normal rotation. I never knew raw ground beef could go in the crockpot. Thnaks for this awesome recipe!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      August 8, 2016 at 1:50 pm

      My husband loves this one too. Thanks for the reminder! I think I’ll put it on this week’s menu 🙂

      Reply
  9. Erin Nunley says

    October 12, 2015 at 2:18 am

    This recipe was so easy and great. My husband loved the change (we usually do Italian). Have you ever made a larger portion of this for a big crowd? I was thinking of making about 5lbs. of beef worth in the slow cooker and just multiplying everything by 5. I had plenty of extra room in the cooker, but I don't want to compromise anything. Also, what sides other than rice do you recommend?

    Reply
  10. Sara Basya Dougherty says

    November 21, 2014 at 2:04 am

    If you don't use lean ground beef what can you do so it is not swimming in grease? Also if you double the recipe do you need to double the cooking time? Thank you

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      November 22, 2014 at 6:28 pm

      Hey Sara,
      I'm not sure about the grease part. You'll probably just have to drain off the grease at the end. And no, don't double the cooking time. It should be about the same 🙂 Good luck!

      Reply
  11. shannontravis says

    October 30, 2014 at 6:33 pm

    We eat this usually every month, it is delicious! I am half Korean and my mom (full Korean) says it's very similar to her sauce for Korean kalbi ribs. I can't cook this on low though, it doesn't cook through? I have to cook it on high for 4 hours.

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      October 30, 2014 at 8:11 pm

      Wow! That makes me so happy to hear. I'm not sure why it doesn't cook well on low. Maybe it's your particular slow cooker. All slow cookers cook differently so you just have to get to know your own slow cooker. Thanks for commenting!

      Reply
    • Anna Bowler says

      May 7, 2020 at 5:04 pm

      Do you think I ciuld use white riceninsteadnof brown? Family not a fan of brown rice! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Karen says

        May 11, 2020 at 3:09 pm

        yes for sure you could use white rice.

        Reply
  12. let's cook says

    April 24, 2014 at 4:55 pm

    Recently discovered this site. This is so good and easy to make. It's a keeper!!! Made udon noodles with steam broccoli and mixed all together topped with green onions and cilantro. Will be trying a lot of your recipes soon

    Reply
  13. Anonymous says

    March 3, 2014 at 6:39 am

    This recipe is fantastic – so easy, so delicious….thank you! I just finished marinating Korean seasoned cucumbers to enjoy with this beef, rice and will finished with a fried egg on top – home made bi bim bap! I can't wait for dinner tomorrow night. Thank you again 🙂

    Reply
  14. Anonymous says

    February 13, 2014 at 12:03 am

    At some point in the cooking process, could you add broccoli florets? And if so, when? (I don't crockpot a lot and I am not sure how long the broccoli would need.)

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      February 13, 2014 at 12:07 am

      Hmmm, I bet you could. Try adding it an hour before ready to serve. Let me know how it goes!

      Reply
  15. Nicole says

    October 18, 2013 at 12:11 am

    The Korean beef was one of the easiest recipes I've made and so delicious! My husband loved it too. The sauce had a unique amazing flavor. Will definitely make again.

    Reply
  16. [email protected] says

    May 18, 2013 at 1:43 am

    Jim,
    That comment is definitely going in my "favorite comments of all time" file! THANKS!!!!
    Karen

    Reply
  17. Jim says

    May 17, 2013 at 11:35 pm

    This has to be the best food blog on the net. I love my slow cooker foods but even recipe sites just recycle the same ideas. You have some very incredible new additions! Thanks so much. I will be back, frequently!

    Reply
  18. [email protected] says

    May 13, 2013 at 5:22 pm

    Deon, I know. It's soooo easy!

    Reply
  19. [email protected] says

    May 13, 2013 at 5:22 pm

    Cherri,
    My husband keeps looking at this picture and telling me how good it was! Hope you have similar results 🙂
    Karen

    Reply
  20. Cherri says

    May 13, 2013 at 5:20 pm

    What a great recipe!! My mouth is already full of water, Can't wait to try.

    Reply
  21. Deon says

    May 10, 2013 at 7:21 pm

    I was so pleasantly surprised to read that your ground beef went into your slow cooker raw, raw, raw! To that, I say, rah, rah, rah! Haha! I am so trying this recipe! Thanks tons!

    Deon @iPinnedIt.com

    Reply
  22. Kalyn Denny says

    May 10, 2013 at 3:45 pm

    Love the sound of this!

    Reply

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