Mackenzie Schieck

Name: Slow-Cooker Korean Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 9 h 30 min
Total time: 9 h 45 min
Yield: 8 cups.
Cuisine: Asia, Korean
Ingredients: 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/3 cup gluten-free tamari soy sauce; 1/4 cup Sriracha chili sauce; 3 tablespoons minced garlic; 3 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon fish sauce or additional soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 boneless beef chuck roast (4 pounds); 1 medium onion, chopped; 4 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/4 cup reduced-sodium beef broth; Optional: Hot cooked rice and sliced green onions

20 years of experience in lifestyle and food writing
Founder of the food blog, Pine and Crave
Owner of Schieck Spaces, an interior design and styling company

Experience

Mackenzie has been working in digital media, specifically in food and lifestyle, for nearly 20 years. She freelances for sites like Taste of Home, Allrecipes, Apartment Therapy, Amazon Home and more. Besides writing, Mackenzie has also honed the crafts of recipe development and photography, and styles both food and interiors. She turned her passion for home styling into a company in 2023. At Schieck Spaces in Seattle, she offers interior design and styling services. When she’s not busy designing homes, Mackenzie is still creating recipes, finding the best lattes and making marshmallows.

Education

Western Washington University, bachelor's in English, writing emphasis

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