Pot Roast In Sweet And Sour Sauce Recipe

Name: Pot Roast In Sweet And Sour Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons oil (or as needed to coat the bottom of the pot); 1 (3 -4 lb) boneless beef chuck roast; seasoning salt or white salt; fresh ground black pepper; 2 medium onions, chopped; 1 small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped (optional); SAUCE; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 cup beef broth or 1 cup water; 1/4 cup lemon juice (no substitutes, can use bottled lemon juice); 1/2 cup ketchup; 1/3 - 1/2 cup brown sugar (or to taste); 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 pinch cayenne pepper (add in for some heat and adjust to taste) (optional); 1 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons oil (or as needed to coat the bottom of the pot)
1 (3 -4 lb) boneless beef chuck roast
seasoning salt or white salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 medium onions, chopped
1 small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)
SAUCE
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup beef broth or 1 cup water
1/4 cup lemon juice (no substitutes, can use bottled lemon juice)
1/2 cup ketchup
1/3 - 1/2 cup brown sugar (or to taste)
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 pinch cayenne pepper (add in for some heat and adjust to taste) (optional)
1 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)

1
Set oven to 325 degrees F.
2
In a bowl combine all the sauce ingredients together until smooth and well combined, start with 1/3 cup brown sugar if you prefer a sweeter taste you can always add in more during cooking.
3
Heat oil in a 5-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat (use enough oil to cover the bottom of your Dutch oven).
4
Season the roast liberally with seasoned salt and fresh ground black pepper; add to the pot and brown well on all sides, then remove to a plate or bowl.
5
Add in onions and bell pepper; saute for about 3-4 minutes or until softened).
6
Add in the sauce; bring to a medium simmer.
7
Add the roast back to the pot and turn a few times to coat in the sauce.
8
Cover with a lid then transfer to oven.
9
Cook for about 3 to 3-1/2 hours turning the roast over every hour of cooking or you may turn halfway through cooking (cooking times will vary depending on the size of your roast).
10
Remove the roast to a cutting board and slice thinly, transfer to a serving platter.
11
Remove any fat the has accumulated on top of the sauce, then drizzle some on top of the beef slices.
12
Serve remaining sauce on the side.

370

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons oil (or as needed to coat the bottom of the pot), 1 (3 -4 lb) boneless beef chuck roast, seasoning salt or white salt, fresh ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Pot Roast In Sweet And Sour Sauce 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.

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Pot Roast In Sweet And Sour Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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