Slowcooker Korean Minced Beef with a Cucumber Salad

3h
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Brown the mince in a pan over medium heat until nice and brown.
  2. 2Transfer to the slow cooker along with the onion, pepper, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, gochujang, vinegar, soy sauce, honey, and hoisin.
  3. 3Cook on high for 2–3 hours or low for 4–5 hours.
  4. 4Serve over fluffy rice with a fresh smashed cucumber salad and a drizzle of chilli oil.

Ingredients

  • 500 g 5% fat beef mince
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 red pepper, sliced
  • 1 tsp garlic purée
  • 1 tsp ginger purée
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 3 heaped tsp gochujang paste
  • 1 tsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 -2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 150 g cooked rice per person
  • Pickled cucumber salad
  • 1 tsp chilli oil

Equipment

slow cookerpan

Tips

  • You could do this on a pan far quicker but slowcooking elevates the flavour x 10.