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The Best Korean Style Pot Roast

The Best Korean Style Pot Roast: A Cozy Comfort Dish

The Best Korean Style Pot Roast is a comforting dish featuring tender beef cooked slowly with gochujang, garlic, and ginger for a burst of flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roast
  • 1 lb Beef Chuck Roast Brisket or short ribs can be used as alternatives.
  • 1 tbsp Kosher Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil Used for browning the beef.
For the Aromatics
  • 1 medium Sweet Onion Yellow onion can be substituted.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Cloves Fresh garlic is recommended.
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger Grated ginger is essential.
For the Sauce
  • 3 tbsp Gochujang Adjust for desired spice level.
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar Can be swapped with honey or coconut sugar.
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Low-sodium option can be used.
  • 2 cups Beef Broth Low-sodium options available.
For Serving
  • 4 cups Cooked Rice Both brown and white rice are suitable.
  • Fresh Cilantro Optional garnish.
  • Kimchi Enhances authenticity.

Equipment

  • oven-safe pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Prepare your cooking space and gather all ingredients.
  2. Step 2: Heat vegetable oil in a large oven-safe pot. Sear the beef chuck roast for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden-brown.
  3. Step 3: Remove beef and sauté chopped sweet onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger in the same pot for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Step 4: In a bowl, whisk together gochujang, soy sauce, brown sugar, and beef broth. Pour over the sautéed aromatics.
  5. Step 5: Return the beef to the pot, cover, and bake for 3-4 hours until fork-tender.
  6. Step 6: Let the roast rest for 15 minutes before serving over cooked rice, garnished with fresh cilantro and kimchi.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Allow the dish to rest after cooking to ensure moist meat.

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