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Fiery Spicy Korean Pot Roast

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Ingredients

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  • 3–4 lb beef chuck roast
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-inch piece ginger, minced
  • 2 large carrots, cut into chunks
  • 3 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)

For the Spicy Korean Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes) or crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce (optional, for added umami)

Instructions

  • Prepare the Beef:
    • Pat the beef chuck roast dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper on all sides.
  • Brown the Beef:
    • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the beef roast on all sides until nicely browned, about 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer the roast to a plate and set aside.
  • Sauté Aromatics:
    • In the same skillet, add the sliced onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  • Make the Spicy Korean Sauce:
    • In a small bowl, whisk together the gochujang, soy sauce, gochugaru (if using), rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, beef broth, brown sugar, and fish sauce (if using). Stir until smooth.
  • Slow Cook the Pot Roast:
    • Transfer the seared beef and sautéed onions to a slow cooker or Dutch oven. Pour the spicy Korean sauce over the beef and add the carrots around the roast.
    • Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours (or on high for 4-5 hours) until the beef is tender and falls apart easily with a fork.
  • Shred and Serve:
    • Once cooked, shred the beef directly in the pot, mixing it with the sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional soy sauce, gochujang, or salt as needed.
  • Garnish:
    • Garnish the shredded beef with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

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