Korean-Style Slow Cooker Beef Bulgogi

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-28 · Updated 2026-03-28

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A sweet and savory Korean-inspired beef dish with marinated strips of beef, vegetables, and a glossy soy-ginger glaze. This Korean-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 260 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, soy sauce, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 240 min Serves 6 Korean cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs, thinly sliced beef sirloin
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp sesame oil
4 cloves, minced garlic
2 tbsp, grated ginger
1/2 cup, sliced green onions
2, sliced bell peppers
1 cup, shredded cabbage

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tbsp sesame oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 2 tbsp grated ginger. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Add 2 lbs thinly sliced beef sirloin and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Step 2: Transfer the marinated beef to a slow cooker. Add 1/2 cup sliced green onions, 2 sliced bell peppers, and 1 cup shredded cabbage. Stir to combine.
Step 3: Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the beef is tender and the vegetables are softened.
Step 4: While the beef cooks, prepare a glaze by combining 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tbsp sesame oil in a small bowl. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
Step 5: After cooking, stir the glaze into the slow cooker and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
Step 6: Serve the beef and vegetables over steamed rice, garnished with additional sliced green onions and sesame seeds.