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Delicious Slow Cooker Sesame Beef on a white plate garnished with sesame seeds and green onions

Slow Cooker Sesame Beef

Slow Cooker Sesame Beef is the effortless dinner you’ve been searching for. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this recipe produces melt-in-your-mouth beef coated in a rich, flavorful sesame sauce. 
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours 20 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce $0.72
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar $0.24
  • 2 cloves garlic minced ($0.16)
  • 1/2 Tbsp grated fresh ginger $0.10
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil $0.12
  • 2 lbs beef roast sliced or cubed ($8.14)
  • 6 green onions divided ($0.67)
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch $0.04
  • 1 Tbsp sesame seeds $0.08

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, and 1/2 cup water until the sugar is dissolved. Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil. Set the sauce aside.
  2. Place the beef roast and sliced green onions (reserve some for garnish) into your slow cooker. Pour the sauce over the beef and stir lightly to combine.
  3. Cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours. The beef should be incredibly tender and easy to shred with a fork.
  4. In a small cup, dissolve the cornstarch in 2 tablespoons of water. Stir this slurry into the slow cooker. Let the sauce thicken for about 10 minutes while the slow cooker remains on.
  5. Turn off the heat, garnish with sesame seeds and the reserved green onions, and serve over rice or steamed veggies.

Notes

Shredded Chicken Option: Swap beef for chicken thighs for a leaner alternative that’s just as delicious.