Description
Indulge in the savory delight of Slow Cooker Korean Beef Noodles, a dish that effortlessly combines tender beef and udon noodles in a rich, flavorful sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe allows you to enjoy a comforting meal with minimal preparation. Simply toss all ingredients into the slow cooker and let it work its magic while you attend to other tasks. The fragrant blend of gochujang and soy sauce creates a harmonious umami experience, making it a crowd-pleaser at any table. Serve with fresh garnishes like coriander and sesame seeds for an extra touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large onion
- 2 tablespoons gochujang
- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon garlic ginger paste
- 3 1/2 ounces low-sodium beef stock
- 14 ounces ox cheek (or substitute)
- 4 pouches ready-to-use udon noodles
- Fresh coriander and black sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In the slow cooker, mix together onion, gochujang, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic-ginger paste, and beef stock.
- Place the ox cheek on top of this mixture. Cook on low for 8 hours.
- Shred the beef with two forks and return 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. Garnish with black sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours + 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg