Slow cooker Korean beef to boost your metabolism and support gut health

Slow cooker Korean beef to boost your metabolism and support gut health

If you’re looking for a dinner that’s full of flavour and full of health benefits — this Slow Cooker Korean Beef recipe is the answer. It’s warming, spicy, packed with nutrient-rich ingredients, and designed to nourish your body from the inside out.

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Even better? It takes minimal effort to make thanks to the slow cooker — giving you a delicious, stress-free, gut-loving meal by dinnertime.

Why This Slow Cooker Korean Beef is Good for Your Gut and Metabolism

We’ve carefully chosen ingredients that go beyond taste. Here’s why this recipe is a metabolism-boosting, digestion-supporting powerhouse:

🔥 Ginger & Chilli = Metabolism Support
Ginger is a natural thermogenic, meaning it slightly raises your body temperature and can help support calorie burn. Add in the red chilli — which contains capsaicin — and you get a natural metabolic lift that also supports fat oxidation and digestion.

🧄 Garlic & Onion = Gut-Loving Goodness
Both are rich in prebiotics, which feed the good bacteria in your gut. A healthy gut microbiome supports everything from weight management to hormone balance and mental wellbeing.

🥩 Iron-Rich Beef = Energy + Muscle Repair
This recipe packs in 30g of protein per serve, supporting muscle recovery, stabilising blood sugar, and keeping you feeling full for longer. Plus, it’s rich in iron and B12 — key for energy production and beating fatigue.

🕒 Slow Cooker Convenience = Less Stress, More Nourishment
Less time stressing in the kitchen means more time for YOU. And since stress is one of the biggest disruptors of gut health and weight loss, this is a wellbeing win all around.

🌿 Healthy Slow Cooker Korean Beef Recipe

Serves: 4
Calories: 375 kcal
Protein: 30g | Carbs: 20g | Fat: 22.5g | Fibre: 1.5g

Ingredients:

  • 700g beef steak, sliced

  • 2 tbsp minced ginger

  • 2 tbsp minced garlic

  • 1 medium onion, sliced

  • 1 red chilli, sliced

  • 100ml light soy sauce

  • 100ml beef stock

  • 1/2 tbsp of honey

  • 1½ tbsp sesame oil

  • 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar

  • 1 tbsp Gochujang (red chilli paste)

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Slurry: 2 tbsp cornflour mixed with 2 tbsp water

  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds

  • 3 tbsp sliced spring onion

Method:

  1. Add all ingredients (except the cornflour slurry) into your slow cooker and stir well.

  2. Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.

  3. Around 30 minutes before serving, stir in the cornflour slurry to thicken.

  4. Serve garnished with sesame seeds and spring onion. Enjoy with rice, noodles, or steamed greens!

🌟 Final Word: A Healthy Takeaway-Style Favourite

This is one of those recipes that makes you feel like you’re indulging in a cheeky takeaway — but it’s actually fuelling your body with anti-inflammatory, gut-boosting ingredients.

Whether you're looking to support your metabolism, nourish your digestive system, or simply enjoy a delicious slow-cooked dinner, this Korean Beef recipe delivers.

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