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Korean Style Pot Roast Beef: A Delicious Twist Awaits

Korean Style Pot Roast Beef – Sweet, Savory & Fall-Apart Tender!
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A savory Korean style pot roast beef, tender and infused with rich flavors from gochujang and sesame oil.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5–1.8 kg chuck roast, trimmed
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 120 ml soy sauce
  • 30 ml gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
  • 45 ml toasted sesame oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2.5 cm fresh ginger root, grated
  • 30 ml honey or brown sugar
  • 120 ml Korean pear or apple, grated
  • 15 ml rice vinegar
  • 3 carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks
  • 2 potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 1 Korean radish, sliced (optional)
  • Sliced green onions (for garnish)
  • Toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chuck roast completely dry with kitchen paper. Season generously with salt and black pepper on all sides.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add a small amount of sesame oil. Sear the beef until deep golden brown on all sides to develop a rich crust.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, gochujang, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, honey or brown sugar, grated Korean pear or apple, and rice vinegar. Stir until the mixture is thoroughly incorporated and smooth.
  4. Place the seared beef into a slow cooker, Dutch oven, or heavy casserole pot. Pour the sauce over the beef, ensuring full coverage. Arrange carrots, potatoes, onion, and Korean radish (if using) evenly around the meat.
  5. For a slow cooker, cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4–5 hours until the beef is fork-tender. For stovetop, cover and simmer over low heat for 3–4 hours, checking periodically to prevent the sauce from drying. Add a splash of water if needed.
  6. Transfer the cooked beef to a serving platter and arrange the vegetables around it. Spoon several ladlefuls of sauce over the top.
  7. Sprinkle liberally with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

  • Adjust the level of gochujang to control the spiciness.
  • You can substitute the Korean pear with regular apple if unavailable.
  • This dish can be made a day ahead; the flavors will deepen overnight.
  • If using a Dutch oven, ensure the lid fits tightly to maintain moisture.

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