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Slow Cooker Beef Bulgogi

Flank steak is browned in oil, then slow cooked in a savory sauce featuring soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil and spices. Serve over rice for an easy, satisfying meal.
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Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: korean barbecue, korean beef, Slow Cooker Beef Bulgogi
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 681kcal

Ingredients 

  • 1 1/2 - 2 lbs. flank steak
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cups soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Sliced green onions for garnish
  • Sesame seeds for garnish
  • Hot cooked rice for serving

Instructions

  • Thinly slice the flank steak against the grain. Season with salt and pepper and place in a large, zip-top bag. Add 1/4 cup cornstarch to the bag and shake to coat well.
  • In a large skillet, heat 1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Remove the steak from the cornstarch mixture (discard extra cornstarch) and brown for about 3 minutes, stirring often. Add meat to a lightly seasoned slow cooker.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together 2 tablespoons sesame oil, 1/2 cups soy sauce, 2 cloves garlic, 1/2 cup beef broth, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup diced onion, 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Pour over meat in slow cooker and cook for 4-5 hours on low.
  • Serve over rice, with sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 681kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 66g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 179mg | Sodium: 1420mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g
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