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Korean Beef Noodles

Korean Beef Noodles: Comfort Food for Your Slow Cooker Delight

Korean Beef Noodles are a comforting and easy slow cooker meal, featuring tender beef and chewy noodles in a flavorful sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef & Broth
  • 2 pounds Beef Chuck Choose a well-marbled cut for tenderness.
  • 3 cups Beef Broth Low-sodium options can be used.
  • 1 cup Water
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce Tamari can be used for gluten-free.
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Coconut sugar can be an alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons Ginger (minced) Fresh is preferred.
  • 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil Toasted can intensify flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 2 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean chili paste) Can substitute with sriracha.
For the Noodles
  • 12 ounces Noodles (udon or ramen) Use fresh noodles for best results.
For Garnishing
  • 3 stalks Green Onions (sliced)
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds Optional topping.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Optional garnish.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Korean Beef Noodles
  1. Prepare the Beef: Trim excess fat from the beef chuck and slice into bite-sized chunks. Season generously with black pepper.
  2. Mix the Sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced ginger, minced garlic, sesame oil, and gochujang. Stir for 2-3 minutes until sugar is dissolved.
  3. Place in Slow Cooker: Transfer seasoned beef to the slow cooker and pour sauce mixture over it, ensuring all pieces are coated.
  4. Cook: Cover slow cooker with lid, set to low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until beef is tender.
  5. Cook Noodles: 15-20 minutes before cooking time is complete, prepare noodles according to package instructions. Boil water, cook noodles for 5-7 minutes until al dente, drain and set aside.
  6. Combine: Once beef is tender, gently add cooked noodles to slow cooker and stir to coat with sauce.
  7. Serve: Scoop servings into bowls, garnish with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Choose well-marbled beef for tenderness and flavor. Allow for proper cooking time for fork-tender meat. Adjust sauce ingredients to taste.

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