Slow Cooker Bulgogi Beef Meal Prep

This is one of the easiest meal preps I have ever made. You can simply put all of the ingredients into a slow cooker and cook for 8-10 hours hands free. I love this simple Asian bulgogi beef that is packed full of flavor but easy.

Bulgogi, a traditional Korean dish, is known for its savory, sweet, and slightly spicy flavors. Using a slow cooker makes this dish incredibly convenient, allowing you to enjoy all the rich, complex flavors of bulgogi with minimal effort.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Convenience: The slow cooker does all the hard work for you, making this recipe perfect for busy weeknights.
• Flavor: The marinade infuses the beef with a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and spicy notes.
• Versatility: Serve the shredded bulgogi beef in a variety of ways—over rice, in lettuce wraps, or even in tacos!

Optional: I like to sear my beef so the outside can get a nice char. Then put it into the cooker. I find this is a great flavor enhancer but it is not necessary.

Then in your pot, add all of your beef ingredients. Cook low for 8-10 until the meat is fork tender. Carefully shred the meat into the sauce. Serve with rice, or any veggies.

Slow Cooker Bulgogi Beef Meal Prep

This Slow Cooker Bulgogi Beef is an easy, flavorful, and versatile Korean-inspired dish perfect for meal prep. Tender, shredded beef infused with a savory, sweet, and slightly spicy bulgogi marinade makes for a delicious, hands-free meal. Serve it over rice, in lettuce wraps, or even as tacos for a creative twist!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 8 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Asian, Korean

Servings 6

Equipment

• Slow Cooker (or dutch oven)
• Sharp Knife
• Cutting Board
• Mixing Bowl
• Tongs or Forks

Ingredients

  

For the Beef:

• 2 lbs chuck roast
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 white onion sliced
• 4 cloves garlic sliced
• 1 knob of ginger or 1 tbsp ginger paste
• 3 cups beef broth
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp cornstarch for slurry
• 1 tbsp water for slurry

Extras (Optional for Serving):

• Cooked white rice
• Green onions chopped
• Sesame seeds

Instructions

 

• Season your beef with salt and pepper. Place your meat in a dutch oven or your slow cooker. Optional is to sear the outside of the meat for a slight char. In your pot or slow cooker add the beef ingredients. Cook on low for 8-10 hours.
• Premake your white rice and any veggies you want to serve with it. When your roast is fork tender, shred. Save all of the broth. To thicken the broth, add a cornstarch slurry of 1 tbsp of cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp of water.
• Mix the shredded beef with the sauce. Serve over rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
• Store in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze in an air tight container for 1 month.

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