Description
A bold, savory Korean-style pot roast that is slow-braised for tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef, complemented by a warm, comforting sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 chuck roast (about 3–4 pounds), salted and peppered
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
- 1 onion, sliced thin
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the roast: Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels and season all over with salt and pepper.
- Heat the pot: In a large heavy pot or Dutch oven, warm 1 tablespoon sesame oil over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Sear the meat: Add the roast and brown each side for 3–4 minutes until a deep brown crust forms. Remove the roast and set aside.
- Sauté aromatics: In the same pot, add the sliced onion and minced garlic. Cook 2–3 minutes until the onion softens.
- Add the sauce: Stir in 2 tablespoons gochujang, 1/4 cup soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon sugar. Mix briefly.
- Add broth: Pour in 2 cups beef broth and scrape the bottom of the pot to lift any browned bits.
- Return the roast: Put the browned roast back into the pot, ensuring the liquid comes partway up the meat.
- Braise low and slow: Cover the pot and lower the heat. Let it simmer for 3–4 hours, checking after 2.5 hours for tenderness.
- Finish and rest: Remove the roast and let it rest for 10 minutes. Adjust the sauce if necessary by simmering uncovered.
- Shred and serve: Shred the roast with forks, pour the sauce over, and garnish with chopped green onions.
Notes
Use low-sodium soy sauce if preferred. The roast can be seared a day ahead and kept in the fridge for ease.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg