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Korean Style Pot Roast

Korean Style Pot Roast

Korean Style Pot Roast is a delightful and flavorful take on a classic favorite. This dish features tender beef chuck roast slow-cooked to perfection, infused with the bold flavors of gochujang, garlic, and ginger. It’s perfect for family dinners or meal prep and is sure to impress with its rich taste profile that balances savory and sweet notes. Serve this mouthwatering pot roast over steamed rice, alongside tangy kimchi, for an authentic Korean dining experience.

  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 6 to 8 people 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 to 5 lbs beef chuck roast
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 sweet onion
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger
  • 2 tbsp gochujang
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • 2 cups beef broth

Instructions

  1. Cut the beef chuck roast into 3-inch pieces and season with kosher salt.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the beef pieces until browned, then remove.
  3. In the same pot, sauté sliced onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and grated ginger; cook until fragrant.
  4. Stir in gochujang and brown sugar, then add soy sauce and beef broth; mix well.
  5. Return the seared beef to the pot, ensuring all pieces are submerged in sauce. Bring to a simmer.
  6. Cover tightly and reduce heat to low; cook for 3-4 hours until fork-tender.
  7. Serve hot over cooked rice and garnish with fresh cilantro.
  • Author: Natalia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 240 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Korean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 398
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 910mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 108mg

Keywords: For added depth of flavor, consider marinating the beef overnight in soy sauce and spices. Feel free to customize by adding vegetables like carrots or potatoes during cooking for extra nutrition.