Description
Transform your next dinner into a bold and hearty feast with this Korean Style Pot Roast. Perfect for an easy dinner or weekend meal prep, this recipe blends the rich comfort of a classic pot roast with vibrant Korean flavors like gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic. It’s a quick dinner prep that yields fork-tender beef, perfectly braised vegetables, and a spicy-savory sauce that tastes even better the next day. Ideal for anyone looking for easy food ideas or healthy dinner ideas packed with depth and umami.
Ingredients
3 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into large chunks
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large yellow onion, sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons gochujang
2 tablespoons mirin
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups beef broth
3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, chopped into large cubes
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 green onions, sliced
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
1. Heat vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear beef chunks in batches until browned on all sides, about 2–3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
2. Reduce heat to medium, add onions and cook until soft and golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and ginger; cook for 1–2 more minutes.
3. Add soy sauce, gochujang, mirin, brown sugar, sesame oil, and black pepper. Stir to combine and scrape browned bits.
4. Pour in beef broth and return seared beef to pot. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
5. Cover pot, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 2.5 to 3 hours. Alternatively, bake at 325°F (163°C) for the same time.
6. One hour before beef is done, add carrots, potatoes, and thyme. Stir gently, cover, and continue cooking until tender.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with rice or crusty bread, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Marinating the beef beforehand enhances flavor depth.
For a thicker sauce, simmer uncovered in the final 30 minutes or add a cornstarch slurry.
This dish pairs well with rice, egg noodles, or mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Korean-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of dish
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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