Korean Style Pot Roast takes the classic comfort of slow-cooked beef and infuses it with bold, savory-sweet Korean flavors. Tender beef simmers in a sauce rich with soy, garlic, ginger, and gochujang, creating a melt-in-your-mouth dish perfect for serving with rice or mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
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3 lbs beef chuck roast
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Salt and black pepper to taste
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1 large onion, sliced
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
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2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
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½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
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¼ cup brown sugar
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¼ cup rice vinegar
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2 cups beef broth
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2 carrots, cut into chunks
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2 potatoes, cut into chunks
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1 tablespoon sesame oil
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2 green onions, chopped
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1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
Cooking Time
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Prep time: 15 minutes
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Cook time: 3 hours
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Total time: 3 hours 15 minutes
Serving
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Serves 6
Instructions
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Prepare the Roast:
Season beef with salt and pepper. In a large Dutch oven, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until browned, about 3–4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside. -
Build the Sauce:
In the same pot, add onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant. Stir in gochujang, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and beef broth. Mix well. -
Cook the Roast:
Return the beef to the pot, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 2½–3 hours until the meat is fork-tender. -
Add Vegetables:
In the last 45 minutes of cooking, add carrots and potatoes. Continue simmering until vegetables are soft. -
Finish and Serve:
Drizzle with sesame oil and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with steamed rice or noodles.
Tips
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For a richer flavor, let the roast rest in the sauce for 30 minutes before serving.
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Substitute gochujang with sriracha for a milder spice.
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The sauce thickens beautifully when simmered uncovered for the last 10 minutes.
Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories: 410
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Protein: 35g
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Fat: 22g
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Carbohydrates: 18g
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Fiber: 3g
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Sugar: 8g
Korean Style Pot Roast is comfort food with a kick — tender beef in a savory, slightly spicy glaze that warms you from the inside out.
