Description
This Korean Style Pot Roast takes classic comfort food to a new level with a bold, umami-packed twist. Tender beef chuck simmers in a rich broth flavored with gochujang, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic — creating melt-in-your-mouth meat that’s perfect over rice with kimchi on the side.
Ingredients
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- 1 (4 to 5-pound) chuck roast, cut into 3-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 sweet onion, thinly sliced
- 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons gochujang paste
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 2 cups beef stock
- Cooked rice, for serving
- Fresh cilantro, for serving
- Kimchi, for serving
Instructions
- Season the chuck roast pieces evenly with kosher salt.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef in batches and sear on all sides until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the sliced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the garlic, ginger, and gochujang paste, cooking for another 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the brown sugar, soy sauce, and beef stock. Stir well to combine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Return the seared beef to the pot. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 3–3½ hours, or until the beef is tender and easily shredded.
- Remove the lid during the last 20 minutes of cooking to thicken the sauce slightly.
- Serve the pot roast over steamed rice, topped with fresh cilantro and a side of kimchi.
Notes
- For extra depth, add a splash of rice vinegar or sesame oil before serving.
- This dish tastes even better the next day — store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- You can make it in a slow cooker: sear the meat first, then cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4–5 hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg