Korean Style Pot Roast Recipe
Korean Style Pot Roast is the perfect marriage of hearty comfort food and bold Korean flavors. This recipe features tender beef, a savory soy-based sauce, and hearty vegetables, making it a crowd-pleasing main course for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Beef:
- 3-4 lbs Chuck roast Ideal for slow cooking due to its marbling
- Salt and black pepper For seasoning before searing
For the Sauce:
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp gochujang Korean chili paste
- 3 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1- inch ginger grated
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- ½ cup Korean pear or apple grated
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
Vegetables:
- 3 carrots peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 potatoes peeled and quartered
- 1 onion sliced
- Optional: 1 Korean radish sliced
Garnish:
- Sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
Prepare the Beef
- Pat the beef dry and season with salt and pepper on all sides.
- In a large skillet, heat a bit of sesame oil over medium-high heat. Sear the beef until browned on all sides. This locks in the flavor.
Make the Sauce
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, gochujang, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, honey, and grated Korean pear. Stir until smooth.
Assemble and Cook
- Place the seared beef into a slow cooker, Dutch oven, or heavy pot.
- Pour the sauce over the beef, ensuring it’s well-coated.
- Add the sliced onions, carrots, potatoes, and Korean radish around the beef.
- For slow cooker: Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
- For stovetop: Simmer on low heat for 3-4 hours, covered, checking occasionally to ensure it doesn’t dry out.
Serve
- Transfer the beef to a platter and arrange the vegetables around it. Spoon the sauce over the top for added flavor.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.