Slow Cooker Bulgogi

This slow cooker bulgogi is a recipe from a co-worker who made it for a potluck.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 25 mins

Cook Time: 6 hrs 5 mins

Total Time: 7 hrs

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• ½ cup soy sauce, divided
• ¼ cup white sugar, divided
• 4 teaspoons sesame oil, divided
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped, divided
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
• 1 ½ pounds beef, thinly sliced
• ½ teaspoon sesame seeds
• 1 green onion, cut into 1-inch pieces, or more to taste

Steps

1. Whisk 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons sugar, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, 1 clove garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper together in a large bowl; stir in beef. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate in the refrigerator, at least 30 minutes and preferably overnight.
2. Combine remaining 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons sugar, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, 1 clove garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl to make a second batch of marinade.
3. Toast sesame seeds in a small skillet over medium heat until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes.
4. Place marinated beef, second batch of marinade, toasted sesame seeds, and green onion in a slow cooker. Cook on Low until beef is tender and flavors are combined, 6 to 8 hours.