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Korean Style Pot Roast

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This Korean style pot roast is a bold, comforting one-pot meal made with tender chuck roast, vegetables, and a rich gochujang-soy sauce. It’s slow-cooked to perfection with sweet, spicy, and savory Korean flavors—perfect for dinner parties or cozy nights in.

Ingredients

  • 3–4 lb chuck roast
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil (for searing)
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
  • 1 Korean pear or 1 apple, grated
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 3 carrots, cut into chunks
  • 3–4 potatoes, quartered
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 1 cup Korean radish, chopped (optional)
  • Sliced green onions, for garnish
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pat the chuck roast dry and season all sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef on all sides until browned, then set aside.
  3. In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, gochujang, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, honey or brown sugar, grated pear or apple, and rice vinegar to make the sauce.
  4. Slow Cooker: Place the seared beef in the slow cooker. Pour the sauce over the top and add the carrots, potatoes, onion, and Korean radish (if using). Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours.
  5. Stovetop: In a Dutch oven, combine the beef, sauce, and vegetables. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for 3–4 hours, until beef is fork-tender.
  6. Transfer the beef and vegetables to a serving platter. Spoon sauce over the top. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of gochujang to control the spice level.
  • Add mushrooms or bok choy for more vegetables and variety.
  • Leftovers are perfect for rice bowls, sandwiches, or wraps.
  • Use low-sodium soy sauce if preferred to reduce saltiness.

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