Description
These healthy crock pot side dishes featuring Korean beef are packed with flavor, easy to prepare, and perfect for meal prep or weeknight dinners. Tender beef is paired with nutritious vegetables for a balanced meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef or thinly sliced beef
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
Instructions
- Place beef, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes in the crock pot.
- Stir to combine and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours until beef is tender and fully cooked.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add broccoli, carrots, and bell pepper.
- Cover and continue cooking until vegetables are tender but still crisp, about 20–30 minutes.
- Serve over brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice for a complete meal.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the beef for 30 minutes before adding to the crock pot. Adjust sweetness or spice to your taste. Works well for meal prep and keeps in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–5 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: crock pot korean beef, healthy crockpot side dishes, slow cooker korean beef
