Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. 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. 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. 3 Toast sesame seeds in a small skillet over medium heat until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes.
4. 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.

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