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Irresistible Korean Pot Roast

Irresistible Korean Pot Roast: Family Comfort in Every Bite

This Irresistible Korean Pot Roast brings family together with its savory flavors and comforting aroma.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pot Roast
  • 4 to 5 pounds Chuck Roast well-marbled for tenderness
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil can substitute with canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon Kosher Salt for seasoning
  • 1 large Sweet Onion yellow onion can be substituted
  • 4 cloves Garlic freshly minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger grated
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce/Tamari for gluten-free option use tamari
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar to balance the savory flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Gochujang Paste spicy-sweet flavor
  • 2 cups Beef Stock for braising
For Serving
  • 3 cups Steamed White Rice to soak up the sauce
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro for garnish
  • 1 cup Kimchi provides a tangy contrast

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • Oven

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F, positioning your rack in the lower third.
  2. Pat the chuck roast dry and season liberally with kosher salt.
  3. In a Dutch oven, heat vegetable oil and brown the meat for about 10 minutes.
  4. Cook sliced sweet onion in the pot for about 4 minutes until translucent.
  5. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 1 minute.
  6. Stir in gochujang paste, brown sugar, and soy sauce, cooking for another minute.
  7. Return the beef to the pot, pour in the beef stock until mostly submerged.
  8. Cover and braise in the oven for about 2 hours.
  9. Optional: Stir halfway through for even flavor distribution.
  10. Once cooked, let it rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 45gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently for best results.

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