Sweet And Sour Pot Roast Recipe

Name: Sweet And Sour Pot Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lb. boneless chuck roast; 1 green pepper, sliced; 1 large onion, sliced; 2 Tbsp. cooking oil; 12 oz. can beer; 3/4 c. white vinegar; 1/3 c. firmly packed brown sugar; 2 bay leaves; 8 whole allspice, crushed lightly; 10 peppercorns, crushed lightly; 2 tsp. salt; 3 Tbsp. flour; 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 2/3 c. half and half cream; 1 tsp. currant jelly

Servings: persons

4 lb. boneless chuck roast
1 green pepper, sliced
1 large onion, sliced
2 Tbsp. cooking oil
12 oz. can beer
3/4 c. white vinegar
1/3 c. firmly packed brown sugar
2 bay leaves
8 whole allspice, crushed lightly
10 peppercorns, crushed lightly
2 tsp. salt
3 Tbsp. flour
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
2/3 c. half and half cream
1 tsp. currant jelly

1
Sear roast on both sides in heavy roasting pan.
2
Remove meat and sear onions in cooking oil in roasting pan.
3
Remove onions and place roast back in roasting pan, top with green pepper rings and onion slices.
4
Add beer, vinegar, brown sugar, bay leaves, allspice and peppercorns.
5
Cover and cook over low heat 2 1/2 hours or until tender.
6
Mix salt, flour, vegetable oil, half and half and currant jelly.
7
Add to juices in pan after roast has been removed to hot platter.
8
Serve gravy in bowl alongside carved roast.

405

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Protein

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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.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: 4 lb. boneless chuck roast, 1 green pepper, sliced, 1 large onion, sliced, 2 Tbsp. cooking oil, and more.

Yes, Sweet And Sour 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!

Sweet And Sour Pot Roast

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Variations & substitutions

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