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Korean Style Pot Roast

Korean Style Pot Roast is a tender, slow cooker roast made with beef chuck roast simmered in a rich, sweet and savory soy-garlic sauce. This flavorful twist on the best pot roast is perfect for crock pot dinners, easy slow cooker recipes, and simple crock pot recipes the whole family will love. It’s an affordable, comforting meal that transforms classic beef chuck roast recipes crockpot style into something bold and unforgettable.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 –4 lb beef chuck roast
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 carrots chopped
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch optional, for thickening
  • 2 tablespoons water for cornstarch slurry
  • Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish

Method
 

  1. Sear the Roast (Optional but Recommended)
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chuck roast on all sides until browned (about 2–3 minutes per side).
  3. Prepare the Sauce
  4. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, beef broth, rice vinegar, and black pepper.
  5. Assemble in Crock Pot
  6. Place chopped carrots and sliced onions at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  7. Add the seared roast on top.
  8. Pour sauce mixture over the roast.
  9. Slow Cook
  10. Cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until beef is fork-tender.
  11. Thicken Sauce (Optional)
  12. Mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water to create a slurry. Stir into the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking to thicken sauce.
  13. Serve
  14. Shred or slice the beef and spoon sauce over the top. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

Use a well-marbled chuck roast for the most tender results.
This recipe is perfect for cheap crockpot recipes because chuck roast is budget-friendly.
Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or noodles.
Leftovers make great sandwiches or lettuce wraps.
Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.