Sweet And Sour Roast Beef Recipe

This Sweet and Sour Roast Beef recipe is a guaranteed showstopper! Fall-apart tender roast beef simmers in a tangy, sweet, and irresistible sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this make-ahead recipe is incredibly versatile. Leftovers (if any!) freeze beautifully. Prepare it ahead, bake, cool, slice, and reheat – it's that easy!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 95 mins
Calories 867.4 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 4.6 (5 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sweet And Sour Roast Beef

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How to Make Sweet And Sour Roast Beef

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. Place a 3-4 pound beef roast in a large roasting pan.
  3. Generously season the roast with 2 tablespoons garlic powder.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients: 1 cup beef broth, 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  5. Pour the sauce evenly over the roast.
  6. Cover the roasting pan tightly with aluminum foil.
  7. Bake for 30 minutes per pound of meat, or until the internal temperature reaches 135-140°F (57-60°C) for medium-rare.
  8. Remove from oven and let the roast rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
  9. Slice the roast thinly against the grain.
  10. Return the sliced beef to the pan with the sauce to keep it moist and flavorful.
  11. Serve immediately or store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

114 g

Sugar

854g

Fat

0g

Carbs

73g

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