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Korean Style Pot Roast

Savory Korean Style Pot Roast: Comfort in Every Bite

This Korean Style Pot Roast is a comforting dish with a perfect blend of sweet and spicy flavors.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 3 pounds Beef Chuck Roast well-marbled for tenderness
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil for searing
For the Aromatics
  • 1 large Onion sliced
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
For the Sauce
  • 2 cups Beef Broth or homemade
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons Gochujang Korean chili paste
  • 2 teaspoons Sesame Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
For the Vegetables
  • 3 cups Carrots cut into chunks
  • 4 medium Potatoes peeled and quartered
  • 1 cup Shiitake Mushrooms sliced
For Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a Dutch oven and sear the beef chuck roast on each side for 4-5 minutes until browned.
  3. Sauté sliced onion and minced garlic in the same pot for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  4. Add beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, gochujang, sesame oil, and ground ginger to the pot.
  5. Return the seared beef back to the pot, mostly submerged in the sauce.
  6. Arrange carrots, potatoes, and shiitake mushrooms around the beef in the pot.
  7. Cover and roast in the oven for 3-4 hours, until fork-tender.
  8. Transfer beef to a platter and arrange the vegetables around it.
  9. Remove excess fat from the sauce and drizzle it over the beef and vegetables.
  10. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Searing the beef is essential for rich flavor. Keep an eye on cooking time for perfect tenderness. A Dutch oven is ideal for even cooking.

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