Eight Flavors Pot Roast Recipe

Name: Eight Flavors Pot Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice; 2 12 lbs boneless beef chuck; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 small yellow onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, pressed; 1 ½ cups water; ½ cup soy sauce; ¼ cup dry sherry; 2 ½ tablespoons brown sugar; 2 cinnamon sticks; 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot; 1 teaspoon allspice; 1 head Chinese cabbage or 2 lbs green cabbage, cut into quarters; 4 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons water

Servings: persons

1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice
2 12 lbs boneless beef chuck
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small yellow onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 ½ cups water
½ cup soy sauce
¼ cup dry sherry
2 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
2 cinnamon sticks
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon allspice
1 head Chinese cabbage or 2 lbs green cabbage, cut into quarters
4 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water

1
Drain pineapple; reserve juice.
2
Trim excess fat from beef.
3
Heat large pot until hot.
4
Add oil, swirling to coat the sides.
5
Cook onion and garlic in hot oil, stirring, 1 minutes.
6
Add beef; brown 2 minutes on each side.
7
In medium bowl, combine reserved pineapple juice, 1.5 cups water, soy sauce, sherry, sugar, cinnamon, ginger and allspice; pour over beef.
8
Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, turning meat occasionally, 1 1/4 hours.
9
Add cabbage; cook 30 minutes longer, adding pineapple last 5 minutes.
10
Remove meat, cabbage and pineapple from pot.
11
Slice meat and arrange on a serving platter with cabbage and pineapple.
12
Strain remaining broth.
13
Pour 1 cup into saucepan.
14
Dissolve cornstarch in 2 tablespoons water; add to broth.
15
Cook, stirring, until sauce boils and thickens.
16
Pour over beef to serve.

448

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice, 2 12 lbs boneless beef chuck, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 small yellow onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Eight Flavors Pot Roast falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Eight Flavors Pot Roast

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