Chinese Pot Roast - A flavorful twist on traditional pot roast

Enjoy the taste of tender beef infused with traditional Chinese flavors in this Chinese Pot Roast recipe. This dish takes the classic pot roast and adds a unique twist by incorporating flavors like soy sauce, ginger, and Chinese five-spice powder. The result is a succulent and fragrant roast that will become a family favorite. Serve it with steamed rice or vegetables for a complete meal that will impress everyone at the table. This easy-to-follow recipe will guide you through the steps to make a satisfying and delicious Chinese Pot Roast.

Ingredients

• 3 pounds beef chuck roast
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch piece ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

1. Place the beef chuck roast in a slow cooker.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and Chinese five-spice powder.
3. Pour the sauce mixture over the beef chuck roast in the slow cooker.
4. Add sliced onions and carrots to the slow cooker.
5. Pour beef broth over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
6. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender.
7. Once the beef is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and transfer to a cutting board. Allow it to rest for 10 minutes.
8. While the beef is resting, pour the cooking liquid from the slow cooker into a saucepan. Bring it to a simmer over medium heat.
9. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Add the slurry to the simmering sauce, stirring constantly until thickened.
10. Slice the roasted beef and serve with the thickened sauce. Garnish with chopped green onions.
11. Enjoy your delicious Chinese Pot Roast!

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