Go Back
–+ servings
Korean Pot Roast

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Korean Pot Roast for Cozy Family Nights

This melt-in-your-mouth Korean Pot Roast is a comforting dish perfect for family dinners, featuring flavorful beef braised in a savory sauce.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roast
  • 4-5 lbs Chuck Roast A well-marbled cut
  • 1 tbsp Kosher Salt For seasoning
  • 2 tbsp Gochujang Paste Provides umami and mild spice
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar Balances savory notes
For the Aromatics
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil For browning the beef
  • 1 large Sweet Onion Brings sweetness
  • 4 cloves Garlic (Minced) For flavor
  • 1 tbsp Ginger (Freshly Grated) Provides warm zest
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce or Tamari Adds rich flavor
  • 2 cups Beef Stock For braising

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather your ingredients and equipment.
  2. Pat dry the chuck roast and season generously with kosher salt.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a Dutch oven and sear the chuck roast on all sides for about 10 minutes.
  4. Sauté the sliced sweet onion for about 4 minutes until softened.
  5. Add minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Mix in gochujang, brown sugar, and soy sauce, stirring until combined.
  7. Return the beef to the pot and pour in beef stock until meat is nearly submerged. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  8. Cover and braise in the oven for 2 hours, checking occasionally for sufficient liquid.
  9. Let the pot roast rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Searing the meat enhances flavor. Allow the roast to rest before slicing for moist results.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!