Description
This Korean-style pot roast is a perfect fusion of tender, slow-cooked beef and the bold, savory flavors of Korean cuisine. The roast is cooked to perfection with ingredients like soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and Korean spices. This dish is ideal for a comforting family meal or when entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lb beef chuck roast
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1/2 cup beef broth or water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening sauce)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2–3 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary (optional for flavor)
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Season the beef roast with salt and pepper on all sides.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, gochujang, and beef broth to make the marinade.
- In a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven, heat a little oil over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until browned.
- Remove the roast and set it aside. In the same pot, sauté the onions until they become soft and translucent.
- Return the roast to the pot and pour the marinade mixture over it. Add thyme or rosemary if desired.
- Cover the pot and place it in the oven. Roast for 3-4 hours or until the meat is tender and can easily be pulled apart with a fork.
- Once done, remove the roast from the pot and set it aside. If you wish to thicken the sauce, mix cornstarch with a little water and stir it into the cooking liquid over medium heat until it thickens.
- Serve the pot roast with the sauce, garnished with toasted sesame seeds.
Notes
- For a spicier version, increase the amount of gochujang.
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice or mashed potatoes.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can reduce the liquid or use cornstarch as a thickening agent.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours (depending on size)
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow-roasting (or braising in the oven)
- Cuisine: Korean, Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg