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Korean Style Pot Roast

Savory Korean Style Pot Roast: Your New Favorite Comfort Meal

Experience the rich flavors of Korean Style Pot Roast, a comforting dish perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roast
  • 3 pounds Chuck Roast Ideal for tenderness and rich flavor
  • 2 cups Carrots Adds natural sweetness
  • 1 large Onion Yellow or white preferred
  • 4 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic shines best
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Infuses warmth and zest
For the Flavor Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce Low-sodium recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Gochujang Essential for spicy-sweet kick
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Balances heat with sweetness
  • 1/4 cup Rice Vinegar Provides acidity
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil Brings nuttiness to the dish
  • 2 cups Beef Broth Used for braising
For the Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions Slice thin for presentation
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Optional for garnish

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Pat the chuck roast dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat oil in Dutch oven and sear the roast for 5-7 minutes on all sides.
  3. Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.
  4. Stir in gochujang, soy sauce, brown sugar, and rice vinegar; let bubble for 2 minutes.
  5. Deglaze the pot with beef broth, scraping browned bits.
  6. Return roast and add carrots, ensuring they're close to the meat.
  7. Cover and braise in the oven at 325°F for 3-3.5 hours.
  8. Let cool slightly, skim fat, and drizzle with sesame oil; garnish with green onions and cilantro.
  9. Serve pot roast hot over rice or mashed potatoes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for leftovers, improving flavor overnight. Store in the fridge or freeze for later use.

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