Description
This Slow Cooker Korean Beef Noodles recipe combines tender, slow-cooked ox cheek with flavorful Korean sauces and fresh udon noodles, creating a comforting and savory dish perfect for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
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Beef and Sauce
- 1 large onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons gochujang
- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 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
- 14 ounces ox cheek (can substitute ox tail, short ribs, or chuck roast)
Noodles and Garnish
- 4 pouches ready-to-use udon noodles
- 1 to 2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh coriander
- 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds, for garnish
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In the slow cooker, combine the finely diced onion, gochujang, dark soy sauce, rice vinegar, light brown sugar, garlic-ginger paste, tomato paste, and low-sodium beef stock. Stir well to blend all the ingredients into a uniform sauce mixture.
- Add the beef: Place the ox cheek on top of the sauce mixture in the slow cooker, ensuring it is coated on all sides with the sauce surrounding it. Cover the slow cooker with the lid.
- Slow cook the beef: Cook the beef on low for 8 hours, allowing the meat to become tender and infused with the flavors of the sauce.
- Shred the beef: After cooking, carefully shred the beef using forks and return the shredded meat to the slow cooker, mixing it into the sauce.
- Add noodles and coriander: Stir in the ready-to-use udon noodles and chopped fresh coriander. Increase the heat to high and cook for an additional 25 minutes, allowing the noodles to warm through and absorb some sauce flavor.
- Season and garnish: Season the dish with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Garnish with black sesame seeds before serving.
- Serve and enjoy: Dish out the Korean beef noodles hot and enjoy a flavorful, comforting meal.
Notes
- Substitute ox cheek with ox tail, short ribs, or chuck roast if preferred or not available.
- Ensure the udon noodles are ready-to-use for easy addition; fresh or frozen noodles can be used but may require adjustment in cooking time.
- Adjust the spiciness by varying the amount of gochujang according to your heat preference.
- Adding fresh coriander just before the final cooking step preserves its vibrant flavor.
- For a thicker sauce, remove the lid during the last 25 minutes to reduce liquid slightly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
