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Korean Braised Pot Roast

Korean Braised Pot Roast (Easy, Budget Friendly Family Dinner)

This Korean braised pot roast is fall-apart tender, packed with savory gochujang flavor, and made with an affordable chuck roast. An easy, family-friendly dinner made in the oven, Instant Pot, or slow cooker.
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Recipe Type: Dinner, Main Course
Asian
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours 27 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 372kcal

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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds chuck roast
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil divided
  • 1 yellow onion halved and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • 2 cups beef bone broth or beef broth
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Dutch Oven Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 325°F.
  • Season both sides of the chuck roast generously with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add half of the sesame oil.
  • Sear the chuck roast for about 5 minutes per side until a deep golden crust forms. Remove the roast and set aside.
  • Add the remaining sesame oil to the pot, then add the sliced onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for about 5 minutes until fragrant and softened.
  • Stir in the gochujang, honey, and soy sauce. Cook for 1 minute to let everything meld together.
  • Pour in the beef broth and stir well, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  • Add the chuck roast back into the pot.
  • Cover and transfer to the oven. Bake for 2.5 to 3 hours, until the meat is fall-apart tender.
  • Serve over white rice with broccoli and top with green onions and sesame seeds.

Instant Pot Instructions

  • Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper.
  • Set the Instant Pot to sauté and add half of the sesame oil.
  • Sear the roast on both sides until browned, then remove and set aside.
  • Add remaining sesame oil, onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Stir in gochujang, honey, and soy sauce. Cook for 1 minute.
  • Add broth and stir, scraping the bottom clean.
  • Return the roast to the pot.
  • Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 70 minutes.
  • Allow a natural release for 15 minutes, then release remaining pressure.
  • Shred and serve.

Slow Cooker Instructions

  • Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with half the sesame oil and sear the roast on both sides.
  • Transfer the roast to the slow cooker.
  • In the same skillet, add remaining sesame oil, onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in gochujang, honey, soy sauce, and broth.
  • Pour everything over the roast.
  • Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 5 to 6 hours, until tender.

Notes

  • Let the meat rest for 10 minutes before shredding for the juiciest texture
  • Taste the sauce at the end and adjust sweetness or salt if needed
  • If you want a thicker sauce, simmer it uncovered for 10 minutes after cooking
  • Serve with rice to soak up all that sauce

Nutrition

Calories: 372kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 950mg | Potassium: 636mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 4mg