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Korean Style Pot Roast

Korean Style Pot Roast: A Bold, Comforting Family Classic

Korean Style Pot Roast is a comforting dish that combines bold flavors with tender beef, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pot Roast
  • 3 lbs Beef Chuck Roast or brisket or short ribs
  • 1 tbsp Kosher Salt for seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil can use olive oil
  • 1 medium Sweet Onion chopped
  • 6 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger grated, or use ground ginger
  • 2 tbsp Gochujang Korean fermented chili paste
  • ¼ cup Brown Sugar for sweetness
  • ½ cup Soy Sauce for umami flavor
  • 2 cups Beef Broth vegetable broth for vegetarian option
For Serving
  • 4 cups Cooked Rice white or brown
  • Fresh Cilantro optional garnish
  • Kimchi traditional side

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. In a large Dutch oven, heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Sear the beef chuck roast for about 5-7 minutes until browned.
  3. Remove the beef and sauté chopped sweet onion, minced garlic, and grated fresh ginger for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Stir in gochujang, brown sugar, soy sauce, and beef broth. Mix for 1-2 minutes until combined.
  5. Return the beef to the pot, cover, and bake for 3-4 hours until fork-tender.
  6. Let the pot roast rest for 10 minutes, slice, and serve over cooked rice with cilantro and kimchi.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, you can prepare the pot roast a day in advance and refrigerate overnight before reheating.

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