Polynesian Pot Roast Recipe

Name: Polynesian Pot Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs beef roast; 1/4 cup flour; 1/3 cup Crisco shortening; 1 (8 ounce) can unsweetened pineapple slices; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/4 cup cold water

Servings: persons

3 lbs beef roast
1/4 cup flour
1/3 cup Crisco shortening
1 (8 ounce) can unsweetened pineapple slices
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Coat meat on all sides with flour.
3
In Dutch oven, brown meat in hot Crisco.
4
Drain pineapple, reserving juice.
5
Combine the juice, soy sauce, lemon juice, sugar, garlic, and basil.
6
Add to meat in dutch oven.
7
Cover; roast at 350 degrees for 2 hours or till meat is tender.
8
Baste occasionally with the mixture.
9
During the last 10 minutes, top with pineapple slices.
10
Remove meat and pineapple tp warm platter.
11
Skim off excess fat.
12
Add enough water to pan drippings to make 2 cups liquid.
13
Combine cornstarch and the cold water; stir into drippings.
14
Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly.
15
Drizzle meat with a little sauce; serve remaining sauce with meat.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs beef roast, 1/4 cup flour, 1/3 cup Crisco shortening, 1 (8 ounce) can unsweetened pineapple slices, and more.

Yes, Polynesian 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.

Polynesian Pot Roast

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