Crock pot Korean BBQ Recipe
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs flank steak
- 1/4 cup corn starch
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 diced onion
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Directions
- 1
Place all the ingredients except for the steak into a mixing bowl and whisk until thoroughly combined. Place the meat in a crock pot, pour the sauce mixture over the steak. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- 2
Remove meat and cut into pieces or shred.
- 3
Return the meat to the crockpot.
- 4
Serve over rice and enjoy!
Crock pot Korean BBQ Recipe
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About this Recipe
Imagine coming home to the savory aroma of slow-cooked Korean BBQ, ready to be devoured with minimal effort. This Crock pot Korean BBQ Recipe brings rich, tender flavors right to your dinner table with just 5 minutes of prep.
The true brilliance of this recipe lies in its hands-off nature, leveraging the Crock pot to slowly transform humble flank steak into incredibly tender, fall-apart perfection. This extended simmering time allows the savory soy sauce, sweet brown sugar, aromatic sesame oil, and a hint of garlic powder and red pepper flakes to deeply infuse the meat, creating a complex, balanced Korean-inspired sauce that's rich and deeply satisfying. It’s a hands-off approach that guarantees maximum flavor.
Prepare yourself for a wonderfully comforting meal featuring beef that is melt-in-your-mouth tender, bathed in a rich, glossy sauce. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of sweet and savory notes, with the subtle warmth of red pepper flakes providing a pleasant counterpoint. The sauce, naturally thickened by the corn starch as it simmers, achieves that perfect consistency that clings beautifully to the beef and any accompanying rice. It’s a satisfying and flavorful experience designed for minimal effort on your part, letting your slow cooker do all the heavy lifting.
For those who enjoy a spicier kick, feel free to increase the amount of red pepper flakes. Conversely, if you prefer a milder profile, you can reduce or omit them entirely. If you like your sauce a bit sweeter, a small adjustment to the brown sugar could be made, or for a deeper umami, a splash more soy sauce.
This comforting Crock pot Korean BBQ is perfect for a weeknight family dinner or a casual gathering with friends. Serve it generously over steaming white rice, complemented by a simple side of steamed or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.