Description
A deliciously rich dish featuring tender beef and chewy noodles, infused with traditional Korean flavors. Perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 ox tail, short ribs, or chuck roast)
- 4 pouches ready-to-use udon noodles
- 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh coriander, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds, for garnish
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine the Base: In your slow cooker, mix together the finely diced onion, gochujang, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic-ginger paste, tomato paste, and beef stock.
- Add the Beef: Place the ox cheek on top of the mixture and set your cooker to low. Let it simmer for 8 hours.
- Shred the Meat: After 8 hours, shred the beef directly in the slow cooker.
- Cook the Noodles: Add udon noodles and chopped coriander to the beef and sauce. Switch the cooker to high and cook for another 25 minutes.
- Season and Garnish: Taste the dish and season with salt and pepper. Finish with sesame seeds and serve hot.
Notes
This dish is flexible—use different cuts of beef or vegetables to customize. Ensure to check seasoning and adjust spice levels to your liking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg