Description
A rich and flavorful Slow Cooker Korean Beef Noodles recipe featuring tender ox cheek slow-cooked in a savory gochujang sauce, served with udon noodles and garnished with fresh coriander and black sesame seeds. Perfect for an easy, comforting meal with authentic Korean flavors.
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 (or substitute with ox tail, short ribs, or chuck roast)
Noodles and Garnish
- 4 pouches ready-to-use (ready-to-wok) 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 Sauce: In the slow cooker, combine the diced onion, gochujang, dark soy sauce, rice vinegar, light brown sugar, garlic-ginger paste, tomato paste, and low-sodium beef stock. Stir well to mix all ingredients thoroughly.
- Add Beef: Place the ox cheek on top of the sauce mixture, ensuring it is fully coated by the sauce. Cover the slow cooker with the lid.
- Slow Cook Beef: Cook the beef on low heat for 8 hours until it becomes tender and easy to shred.
- Shred Meat: Carefully shred the cooked ox cheek directly in the slow cooker and mix it back into the sauce to infuse the flavors.
- Add Noodles and Coriander: Add the ready-to-use udon noodles and roughly chopped fresh coriander to the slow cooker. Set the cooker to high heat and cook for an additional 25 minutes to warm and soften the noodles.
- Season and Garnish: Taste and season with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper as needed. Garnish the dish with black sesame seeds before serving.
- Serve: Ladle the Korean beef noodles into bowls and enjoy a comforting and flavorful meal.
Notes
- Substitute ox cheek with ox tail, short ribs, or chuck roast if ox cheek is not available.
- For a spicier dish, increase the amount of gochujang according to taste.
- Use low-sodium beef stock to control the overall saltiness of the dish.
- Ready-to-use udon noodles reduce preparation time and cook quickly in the slow cooker.
- Garnish with extra fresh coriander or green onions for added freshness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
