Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Irresistibly Juicy Slow Cooker Asian Pulled Beef Delight, a comforting dish that’s both easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion. This recipe features tender beef shoulder slow-cooked to perfection in a rich, sweet, and savory sauce made from soy sauce, honey, and spices, ensuring every bite is bursting with flavor. Ideal for family gatherings or meal prep, this versatile dish can be served over rice, in tacos, or even in lettuce wraps. The slow cooker does all the work while you enjoy the tantalizing aromas wafting through your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef shoulder or butt roast
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey (or maple syrup)
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce (optional)
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 tablespoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Cut the beef roast into large chunks to ensure even cooking.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, hoisin sauce (if using), sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and sriracha until well combined.
- Place the beef chunks in the slow cooker and pour the sauce mixture over them.
- Cook on low for about 8 hours or until the beef is fork-tender.
- Once cooked, shred the beef with two forks and mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Stir this into the remaining sauce in the slow cooker and cook on high for an additional 15 minutes until thickened.
- Serve warm over rice or in tacos.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (200g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, marinate the beef overnight in the sauce mixture before cooking. Adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the amount of sriracha based on your preference. This dish pairs beautifully with steamed vegetables or a light cucumber salad.