Description
Bold, tender, and loaded with flavor, this Korean Style Pot Roast combines slow-braised chuck roast with a spicy-sweet glaze made from gochujang, garlic chili sauce, and soy for a comforting meal with a Korean twist.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 3/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons garlic chili sauce
- 3 tablespoons gochujang
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3-3 1/2 lb boneless beef chuck roast
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 4-6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Set a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, garlic chili sauce, gochujang, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, and brown sugar. Set aside.
- Pat the chuck roast dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in the Dutch oven and sear the roast on all sides until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the remaining oil and sauté chopped onions, garlic, and ginger for 2–3 minutes.
- Return the roast to the pot and pour the prepared sauce over it. Cover and place in the oven for 3 to 3½ hours until beef is fork-tender.
- Remove beef from the pot. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water. Add to the sauce in the pot and simmer on the stovetop for 5–7 minutes, until thickened.
- Slice or shred the beef and return it to the pot or drizzle sauce on top before serving.
- Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot with rice, noodles, or lettuce wraps.
Notes
- Use low-sodium broth and soy sauce to keep the salt level balanced.
- Sear the meat thoroughly before braising for maximum flavor.
- Add more gochujang or chili sauce if you like it spicier.
- Perfect for making ahead — flavors deepen overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 115mg