Description
Healthy Crock Pot Korean Beef: Savory, slightly sweet, and packed with bold Korean-inspired flavor, this slow cooker dish makes a protein-rich main or side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb lean beef chuck or flank steak, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup gluten free tamari or coconut aminos
- 1/4 cup brown sugar or honey
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, optional
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- Optional: sliced green onions or sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Place sliced beef in the crockpot and spread evenly.
- Add onion, garlic, and ginger over the beef.
- In a bowl, whisk tamari, brown sugar, sesame oil, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and beef broth.
- Pour sauce evenly over the beef.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4–5 hours, until beef is very tender.
- Gently stir before serving to coat beef in the sauce.
- Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
- Serve alongside rice, vegetables, or as a flavorful protein side dish.
Notes
- Gluten-free tamari or coconut aminos are recommended for a GF option.
- Red pepper flakes are optional for heat adjustment.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or frozen for longer storage.
- To thicken the sauce, simmer it on the stove for a few minutes until it reaches the desired glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (low) or 4-5 hours (high)
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A
Keywords: Healthy Crock Pot Korean Beef, slow cooker Korean beef, gluten free Korean beef, garlic-ginger beef, easy protein side, beef with tamari sauce