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Korean Style Pot Roast

Savory Korean Style Pot Roast for Cozy Family Dinners

This Korean Style Pot Roast is a warm, comforting dish infused with umami flavors, perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 piece Chuck Roast Can be substituted with brisket or pork shoulder
  • 1 tablespoon Kosher Salt Sea salt can be used as a substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Olive oil can be used, but has a lower smoke point
  • 1 piece Sweet Onion Yellow onion works well as a replacement
  • 4 cloves Garlic Cloves Fresh is best, but can use garlic powder if necessary
  • 1 tablespoon Grated Fresh Ginger Ground ginger can be used if needed
  • 2 tablespoons Gochujang Paste Mix red chili flakes and miso if unavailable
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar White sugar or honey can be used as substitutes
  • 1/4 cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce or Tamari Tamari is gluten-free
  • 2 cups Beef Stock Vegetable broth can be used for a lighter option
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Parsley can be used as an alternative
  • 1 cup Kimchi A traditional Korean side

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Generously season the chuck roast with kosher salt, then let it sit for 15-30 minutes.
  2. In a large Dutch oven, heat vegetable oil and sear the roast on both sides for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Remove the roast and sauté onion, garlic, and ginger for 3-5 minutes.
  4. Return the roast to the pot and mix in gochujang, brown sugar, and soy sauce.
  5. Add beef stock and bring to a simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low.
  6. Transfer pot to a preheated oven at 300°F (150°C) and bake for 2 hours.
  7. Remove from oven and rest the roast for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Choose chuck roast for best results and allow ample time for browning. Adjust spice level with gochujang and store leftovers properly for future meals.

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