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Korean Style Pot Roast

Korean Style Pot Roast: Comforting Flavor in Every Bite

Experience the unique flavors of Korean Style Pot Roast, a comforting dish that blends tender pot roast with vibrant Korean spices.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Roast
  • 3 lbs Chuck Roast or brisket/beef shoulder as substitutes
  • 3 medium Carrots fresh, cut into chunks
  • 1 large Onion sliced
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 inch Ginger fresh, grated
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce low-sodium recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Gochujang Korean chili paste
  • 3 tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Rice Vinegar apple cider vinegar as substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil drizzle before serving
For Braising
  • 2 cups Beef Broth homemade or low-sodium
For Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions chopped
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro chopped

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and sear the roast for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. Sauté chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger in the same pot for 3-4 minutes until onions are translucent.
  4. Stir in gochujang, soy sauce, brown sugar, and rice vinegar, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  5. Deglaze the pot with beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. Return the seared roast to the pot with chopped carrots, cover, and braise in a preheated oven at 325°F for 3 to 3.5 hours.
  7. Once tender, remove from oven, skim excess fat, and drizzle with sesame oil.
  8. Garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or in lettuce wraps for a delightful meal. Letting the pot roast rest after cooking enhances tenderness.

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