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Korean-Style Pot Roast

A bold twist on classic comfort food. This Korean-Style Pot Roast is slow-braised until fork-tender in a savory, slightly sweet, umami-rich sauce. Cozy, flavorful, and perfect for family dinners.
Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 3 hoursTotal Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6Course: DinnerCuisine: Korean-InspiredDifficulty: Easy

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Pot Roast
  • 3 –4 lb beef chuck roast
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil
  • Korean-Style Braising Sauce
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • ¼ cup soy sauce low sodium
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • Vegetables
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 3 carrots cut into chunks
  • Optional Garnish
  • Sliced green onions
  • Sesame seeds

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
  2. Season chuck roast generously with salt and black pepper.
  3. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear roast on all sides until deeply browned. Remove and set aside.
  4. Add onion to the pot and cook until softened. Stir in garlic and ginger and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Pour in beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Scrape up browned bits.
  6. Return roast to the pot and add carrots.
  7. Cover and transfer to the oven. Braise for 3 hours, until beef is fork-tender.
  8. Remove roast and let rest. Simmer sauce on the stovetop if thicker sauce is desired.
  9. Slice or shred beef and serve with sauce spooned over the top. Garnish if desired.