Description
Indulge in the warmth of our Slow Cooker Korean Beef Noodles Recipe, where tender beef simmers in a savory sauce infused with gochujang, soy sauce, and garlic-ginger paste. This unique fusion dish pairs beautifully with chewy udon noodles, making it a perfect choice for family dinners or meal prep. Effortless to prepare—simply toss all ingredients into your slow cooker and let it work its magic. The result is a comforting bowl that brings rich flavors and satisfying textures to your table. Enjoy this delightful dish on casual weeknights or during festive gatherings, and relish the leftovers throughout the week!
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 ounces ox cheek (or chuck roast)
- 1 large onion
- 2 tablespoons gochujang
- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 4 pouches ready-to-use udon noodles
- Fresh coriander and black sesame seeds for garnish
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon garlic ginger paste
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 3 1/2 ounces low-sodium beef stock
Instructions
- In the slow cooker, combine diced onion, gochujang, dark soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic ginger paste, tomato paste, and beef stock.
- Place ox cheek on top of the sauce mixture; cover and cook on low for about 8 hours until tender.
- Shred the beef and return it to the slow cooker.
- Add udon noodles and chopped coriander; cook on high for an additional 25 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving hot, garnished with black sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg