Asian Pot Roast Recipe

This Asian-inspired pot roast recipe elevates the classic comfort food with a burst of umami and savory depth. Adapted from an old family cookbook, this recipe delivers melt-in-your-mouth tenderness in under 4 hours. The perfect weeknight meal or impressive Sunday dinner, this pot roast is bursting with Asian flavors and incredibly easy to make!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 640.2 kcal
Protein 87g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
Asian Pot Roast

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for Asian Pot Roast

  • Pot Roast
  • Vegetable Oil
  • Fresh Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 medium head of cabbage, shredded
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (optional, for thickening)

How to Make Asian Pot Roast

  1. Pat the beef roast dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat vegetable oil and sesame oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the roast on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  3. Add minced garlic and ginger to the pot and saute for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in soy sauce and brown sugar.
  5. Pour in 1 cup of water, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  6. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and cook for approximately 3 hours, or until the meat is fork-tender.
  7. Add the shredded cabbage to the pot during the last 7 minutes of cooking time. Stir to combine and allow to steam.
  8. If desired, whisk 2 tablespoons of flour with 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry. Slowly whisk the slurry into the pot roast to thicken the gravy to your desired consistency. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  9. Serve hot and enjoy!

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

88g

Carbs

1g