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Dutch Oven Korean BBQ beef

Dutch Oven Korean BBQ Beef

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Korean
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Dutch oven at least 5 quarts
  • Wooden spoon or tongs
  • Cutting board & knife
  • Small bowl for cornstarch slurry, if using

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs beef chuck roast cut into large chunks
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • 2 tbsp gochujang Korean chili paste
  • ½ cup beef broth
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water optional, for thickening
  • 3 green onions sliced (for garnish)
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Instructions
 

Sear the Beef

  1. Heat sesame oil in the Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add beef chunks and sear on all sides until browned. This locks in flavor!
    large chunks of beef chuck roast searing to a deep golden brown

Build the Sauce

  1. Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and ginger, sautéing until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, gochujang, red pepper flakes, and beef broth.
    large browned chunks of beef chuck roast

Slow Cook to Perfection

  1. Cover the Dutch oven with the lid and reduce heat to low. Let it simmer for about 3 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beef is fork-tender.

Thicken the Sauce (Optional)

  1. If you prefer a thicker sauce, stir in the cornstarch slurry during the last 10 minutes of cooking. Let it simmer until the sauce thickens.

Shred & Serve

  1. Use tongs to shred the beef into the sauce. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.