Description
Slow Cooker Korean Beef Noodles is a flavorful and hearty dish that combines tender beef with chewy noodles in a rich sauce.
Ingredients
- Onion (1 large, finely diced)
- Gochujang (2 tbsp)
- Dark Soy Sauce (2 tbsp)
- Rice Vinegar (2 tbsp)
- Light Brown Sugar (1 tbsp, packed)
- Garlic-ginger Paste (1 tbsp)
- Tomato Paste (1 tbsp)
- Low-sodium Beef Stock (3 1/2 oz)
- Ox Cheek (14 oz)
- Ready-to-use Udon Noodles (4 pouches)
- Fresh Coriander (1–2 tbsp, chopped)
- Black Sesame Seeds (1 tbsp)
- Kosher Salt & Black Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Finely dice the onion and place it in the slow cooker.
- Add gochujang, dark soy sauce, rice vinegar, light brown sugar, garlic-ginger paste, and tomato paste.
- Pour in the low-sodium beef stock and stir to combine.
- Add the ox cheek to the mixture, ensuring it is well coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the beef is tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add the udon noodles to the slow cooker.
- Once the noodles are cooked, serve the dish topped with fresh coriander and black sesame seeds.
- Season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute ox cheek with oxtail, short ribs, or chuck roast.
- Adjust the level of gochujang for desired spice.
- Fresh herbs can be added just before serving for extra freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker, Korean, Beef, Noodles