Sweet and Tangy Pot Roast
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Sweet and Tangy Pot Roast
Description
The Sweet and Tangy Pot Roast starts with seasoning a beef chuck roast with salt and black pepper followed by searing it on both sides to develop a browned crust. The roast is then transferred to a slow cooker where it is cooked on low heat for eight hours in a sauce made from condensed French onion soup, ketchup, water, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. This combination yields a flavorful cooking liquid that tenderizes the meat thoroughly.
After the roast has cooked, a mixture of cold water and cornstarch is whisked and added to the slow cooker to thicken the sauce. The pot is then cooked on high heat for 30 minutes to achieve a glossy, thickened sauce that complements the beef's rich texture. The result is a tender, juicy roast with a sauce that carries both tangy and sweet notes balanced by savory elements.
This pot roast makes a substantial main dish, suitable for pairing with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or rice to soak up the sauce and complete the meal.
Ingredients
- 3 pound beef chuck roast boneless
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can French Onion Soup condensed
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water cold
Instructions
- Season chuck roast with salt and pepper.
- Add vegetable oil to dutch oven on medium high heat.
- Sear beef on both sides until well browned, about 4-6 minutes on each side.
- In your slow cooker, whisk together the condensed french onion soup, ketchup, water, dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder.
- Add the meat to the slow cooker and coat well.
- Cook on low for 8 hours.
- Whisk water and cornstarch together then add to the slow cooker.
- Cook on high for 30 minutes until sauce thickens before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 369 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 369kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 117mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 579mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 674mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 176IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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