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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)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Asian Pot Roast

  • 1 (2 1/2 pound) beef pot roast
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 cups shredded cabbage
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cold water

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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!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

88g

Carbs

1g

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60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Preparation Very Low Carbs Main Dish Easy Beginner Cook Dietary Low Sodium Low Carb Low In Something 3 Steps Or Less