Description
A savory and tender beef chuck roast cooked with aromatic vegetables and a flavorful sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 4 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 carrots, cut into chunks
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 1 tablespoon cold water (optional, for thickening)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Soy Sauce sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sear the Roast: Preheat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Drizzle in the sesame oil. Season the beef generously with salt and pepper. Sear the roast on all sides until browned—about 3-4 minutes per side. This helps lock in flavor.
- Build the Flavor Base: Remove the roast and set it aside. In the same pot, sauté onions, garlic, and ginger until fragrant. This step is essential—the aroma alone will make your mouth water.
- Add the Sauce Components: Stir in the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, gochujang, and beef broth. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot (that’s flavor gold).
- Combine and Roast: Return the beef to the pot. Add carrots and celery around it. Spoon some sauce over the top. Cover and roast at 325°F (163°C) for about 3 to 4 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender.
- Thicken the Sauce (Optional): Once done, transfer the roast to a cutting board. To thicken the sauce, mix cornstarch with cold water and stir into the pot. Simmer on the stovetop until thickened.
- Serve: Shred or slice the beef. Serve with sauce over steamed rice or in lettuce cups. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- This recipe can be adjusted to add more vegetables or spices according to your preference.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 7 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 32 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 mg