Description
This Korean Style Pot Roast is a flavorful and tender beef dish featuring a savory blend of gochujang paste, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce. Slow-cooked in a Dutch oven, the chuck roast becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender with a slightly reduced, rich sauce. Perfect for a comforting family meal, it’s served with rice, fresh cilantro, and spicy kimchi to add a vibrant touch.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 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
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 2 cups beef stock
To Serve
- Cooked rice
- Fresh cilantro
- Kimchi
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and position a rack in the lower third of the oven to prepare for slow roasting.
- Season and Brown the Beef: Pat the chuck roast dry and season all over with kosher salt. Heat vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, brown the beef pieces in batches, about 10 minutes total, ensuring each side develops a deep, golden crust. Remove beef to a plate after browning.
- Sauté Aromatics: Lower heat to medium and add sliced onions to the Dutch oven. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 4 minutes. Add chopped garlic and grated ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 1 more minute. If the aromatics start to brown too quickly, deglaze the pot with ¼ cup of beef stock, scraping up browned bits for extra flavor.
- Add Sauce Ingredients and Simmer: Stir in gochujang paste, brown sugar, and soy sauce until well combined. Return the browned beef along with any juices to the pot. Add the remaining beef stock and bring everything to a simmer. Let the liquid reduce slightly for about 5 minutes.
- Slow Roast the Beef: Cover the Dutch oven with a lid and transfer it to the preheated oven. Cook for 2 hours, or until the meat is very tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- Serve: Serve the pot roast family-style over cooked rice, garnished with fresh cilantro and accompanied by kimchi for a perfect balance of flavors.
Notes
- For best results, use a well-marbled chuck roast to ensure tender, flavorful meat.
- Adjust the amount of gochujang paste according to your preferred spice level.
- Low-sodium soy sauce helps control saltiness, but regular soy sauce can be used if preferred.
- If you do not have a Dutch oven, you can use any heavy, oven-safe pot with a tight-fitting lid.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat well.
