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Slow Cooker Korean Beef Noodles Recipe

Slow Cooker Korean Beef Noodles Recipe
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These Slow Cooker Korean Beef Noodles are a cozy and flavor-packed fusion meal that cooks low and slow until the beef becomes unbelievably tender. The savory-sweet Korean-inspired sauce — boosted with gochujang, soy, garlic, and a touch of brown sugar — clings beautifully to chewy udon noodles for the ultimate comfort dinner. Just set it and forget it, then return to a rich, satisfying dish your family will love!

Ingredients

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For the Beef

  • 1 large onion, finely diced

  • 2 tbsp gochujang

  • 2 tbsp dark soy sauce (use gluten-free if needed)

  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar

  • 1 tbsp packed light brown sugar

  • 1 tbsp garlic-ginger paste

  • 1 tbsp tomato paste

  • 3.5 oz low-sodium beef stock

  • 14 oz ox cheek
    (or substitute oxtail, boneless short ribs, OR chuck roast)

For Serving

  • 4 pouches ready-to-use udon noodles

  • 1–2 tbsp fresh coriander (cilantro), roughly chopped

  • 1 tbsp black sesame seeds — garnish

  • Salt & freshly cracked black pepper — to taste

Instructions

1️⃣ Load the Slow Cooker
Add onion, gochujang, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic-ginger paste, tomato paste, and beef stock into the slow cooker. Stir to combine.

2️⃣ Add Beef & Cook Low and Slow
Place ox cheek on top of the sauce mixture.
Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or until beef is fall-apart tender.

3️⃣ Shred & Return
Remove the beef, shred with two forks, then stir back into the slow cooker to soak up the sauce.

4️⃣ Add Noodles
Add udon noodles and coriander.
Cook on HIGH for 25 minutes until noodles are warmed through and sauce thickens slightly.

5️⃣ Season & Serve
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Garnish with black sesame seeds and extra coriander. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Richer flavor: Sear the beef in a hot pan before slow cooking.

  • Thicker sauce: Add ½–1 tbsp cornstarch slurry during the final 20 minutes.

  • Add veggies: Bell peppers, carrots, mushrooms, or bok choy are great mix-ins.

  • Spice level: Increase gochujang or add chili flakes for extra heat.

  • Swap noodles: Rice noodles or ramen work well too!

Find it online: https://chocotune.com/slow-cooker-korean-beef-noodles-recipe/