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Crockpot Korean BBQ Beef Rice Bowls

Tender, slow-cooked beef in a Korean-style BBQ sauce served over warm rice with sesame seeds and green onions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Korean BBQ Beef:
  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast cut into large chunks
  • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup brown sugar packed
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • ¼ cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang Korean chili paste
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water for thickening
For Serving:
  • Steamed white or jasmine rice
  • Sliced green onions
  • Toasted sesame seeds
  • Shredded carrots or cucumber ribbons optional
  • Kimchi or pickled vegetables optional

Method
 

  1. Whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, broth, and gochujang.
  2. Add beef to the slow cooker and pour the sauce over it.
  3. Cook on low for 7–8 hours or high for 4–5 hours.
  4. Shred beef and thicken sauce with cornstarch slurry.
  5. Serve over rice with sesame seeds and green onions.