Korean Pulled Beef
Korean Pulled Beef is a savory and tender dish that marries the rich flavors of soy sauce, garlic, and ginger with a hint of spice from gochujang. This easy slow-cooked recipe transforms a beef chuck roast into a melt-in-your-mouth filling that’s perfect for sandwiches or served over rice. Garnished with fresh green onions and sesame seeds, it delivers an authentic Korean experience right in your kitchen. Enjoy this delectable meal for family gatherings or a cozy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup coconut water
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 4 hamburger buns (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, coconut water, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, black pepper, and gochujang.
- Place the beef chuck roast in a slow cooker and pour the sauce mixture over it.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until tender.
- Shred the beef using two forks and return it to the slow cooker; stir in remaining sauce.
- Let simmer for an additional 15-30 minutes on low.
- Serve on hamburger buns topped with green onions and sesame seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pulled beef sandwich
- Calories: 482
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
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