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The Best Korean Style Pot Roast

The Best Korean Style Pot Roast: Comfort Food Done Right

The Best Korean Style Pot Roast combines garlic, ginger, and savory beef for a comforting dish that's perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Beef
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pot Roast
  • 3 pounds Beef Chuck Roast Well-marbled, can substitute with brisket or short ribs.
  • 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt Adjust with table salt if necessary.
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Can use olive oil or another high-heat oil.
  • 1 large Sweet Onion Can substitute with yellow onion.
  • 6 cloves Garlic Cloves Fresh garlic is crucial.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Ginger Grated ginger enhances flavor.
  • 3 tablespoons Gochujang Adjust based on spice preference.
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar Honey or coconut sugar can substitute.
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce Low-sodium varieties available.
  • 2 cups Beef Broth Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
  • 4 cups Cooked Rice Brown or white rice are great choices.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Optional garnish.
  • 1 cup Kimchi Traditional for serving, can substitute with pickled vegetables.

Equipment

  • Oven-safe pot

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. In an oven-safe pot, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat and sear the beef chuck roast for 4-5 minutes on each side.
  3. Remove the beef and sauté diced sweet onion, minced garlic, and grated fresh ginger for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together gochujang, soy sauce, brown sugar, and beef broth; pour over the sautéed aromatics in the pot.
  5. Return the chuck roast to the pot, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and bake for 3-4 hours until fork-tender.
  6. Let the pot roast rest covered for about 15 minutes.
  7. Slice the pot roast and serve it over cooked rice, garnished with fresh cilantro and a side of kimchi.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Consider marinating the beef in gochujang up to 24 hours before cooking for enhanced flavor, and chop aromatics ahead of time to save prep time.

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