What size of slow cooker should be used?

Pictured is large 8qt slow cooker. But the crockpot just needs to be big enough to fit the chuck roast - so a slightly smaller slow cooker would work just fine. A 5-6 qt sized slow cooker would work.

Should the chuck roast be cooked on Low or High?

For extra tender meat, I always recommend cooking on Low. It takes longer, but it's so worth it!

Can you put beef in a slow cooker raw?

Yes, beef, like a chuck roast, can be added to a slow cooker raw without searing/browning first.

Slow Cooker Korean Beef | Kathleen's Cravings

Slow Cooker Korean Beef

Cooked shredded Korean beef in a slow cooker.

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★★★★★

5 from 2 reviews

Slow Cooker Korean Beef is super tender and takes just a few minutes to prep. Just dump a chuck roast and a simple Korean-inspired sauce in the crock pot to make a delicious shredded beef.

Author: Kathleen
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
Yield: 6-8 servings
Category: Mains, Dinner
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

Beef and Garnishes

3 pound boneless beef chuck roast
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2-3 green onions, thinly sliced

Korean-Inspired Sauce

1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup packed brown sugar, light or dark
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced or grated ginger
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 teaspoons Sriracha, adjust to spice preference
2 tablespoons cornstarch, optional to thicken sauce at end.

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Instructions

Mix Sauce. In a bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients.
Optional - Sear Roast - For extra flavor, you can heat up 1-2 tablespoons of a high heat oil (like canola oil) in a large, heavy pan (like cast iron) and sear the roast on all sides over medium-high heat to brown the outside.
Add to Slow Cooker. Place the chuck roast in a large slow cooker. Pour over sauce and flip chuck roast over a few times so it gets a little coated on all sides.
Cook. Cover slow cooker and cook on low for 7-8 hours. You can also cook on high for 4 hours, but I prefer low as it becomes more tender. The beef is done when it is tender and easily shreds with two forks.
Shred Chuck Roast -Shred chuck roast with two forks and toss with some or all of the sauce in the slow cooker.
Optional - Cornstarch Slurry - To thicken the sauce, you can mix the cornstarch with 1/4 cup of water to make a slurry. Add to the sauce in the crockpot, increase heat to High, cover, and cook for 20-30 minutes to chicken the sauce.
Serve - Sprinkle with sesame seeds, green onions, and serve.

Notes

To Decrease Cook Time - The cook time is long (7-8 hours) in order to really make the chuck roast tender. If you want to decrease the cook time, you can cut the chuck roast into a few big chunks.

Leftovers - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
Calories: 397
Sugar: 17.6 g
Sodium: 780 mg
Fat: 12.2 g
Carbohydrates: 21.4 g
Fiber: 0.4 g
Protein: 51.7 g
Cholesterol: 149.6 mg

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