Korean Style Pot Roast
Korean Style Pot Roast is a comforting dish that combines tender beef chuck roast with savory spices and a hint of sweetness. Slow-cooked to perfection, this flavorful pot roast fills your home with an irresistible aroma, making it the ideal centerpiece for family dinners. Serve it alongside rice or noodles for a complete meal that warms both the heart and soul.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lbs beef chuck roast
- 2 medium yellow onions, chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 cup water or beef broth
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients; chop onions and slice garlic and ginger.
- Mix soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a bowl to create the marinade. Place the beef in a resealable bag with the marinade and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Sear the marinated roast in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until browned on all sides (about 4 minutes each).
- Remove roast; sauté chopped onions in the same pot until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Return roast to pot with remaining marinade and add water or broth. Cover tightly.
- Cook in the oven for approximately 3 hours or until fork-tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of pot roast (about 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, include vegetables like carrots or potatoes in the cooking pot. For some heat, consider adding chili flakes to the marinade.