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Korean Style Pot Roast

Korean Style Pot Roast

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Korean Style Pot Roast is a flavorful and comforting dish that elevates traditional pot roast with a spicy Korean twist. This recipe features tender beef chuck roast simmered in a rich sauce made from gochujang, soy sauce, and fresh aromatics. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, the hearty flavors will have everyone coming back for seconds. Serve it over rice, alongside kimchi, or even in lettuce wraps for a delightful meal that’s easy to prepare and oh-so-satisfying.

  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 6 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, sliced
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
  • 2 cups beef broth

Instructions

  1. Cut the beef chuck into 3-inch pieces and season with kosher salt.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the beef chunks until browned on all sides, then set aside.
  3. In the same pot, sauté sliced onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and grated ginger; cook until fragrant.
  4. Stir in gochujang, brown sugar, soy sauce (or coconut aminos), and beef broth until well combined.
  5. Return the seared beef to the pot and bring to a simmer.
  6. Cover and reduce heat to low; cook for about 3-4 hours until fork-tender.
  7. Serve hot over rice and garnish with fresh cilantro.
  • Author: Sarah DuRoss
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Korean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 940mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg