Sweet and Sour Pot Roast in Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Sweet and Sour Pot Roast in Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 -2 white onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons oil (or chicken fat); salt and pepper, to taste; 3 lbs beef brisket; 1 bay leaf; 1 (13 1/2 ounce) can tomato sauce (may need 2 cans); 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; ½ cup sugar; lemon juice, to taste; dried thyme, to taste; dried oregano, to taste; garlic powder, to taste

Servings: persons

1 -2 white onion, chopped
2 tablespoons oil (or chicken fat)
salt and pepper, to taste
3 lbs beef brisket
1 bay leaf
1 (13 1/2 ounce) can tomato sauce (may need 2 cans)
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
½ cup sugar
lemon juice, to taste
dried thyme, to taste
dried oregano, to taste
garlic powder, to taste

1
Saute onion in fat until brown.
2
Remove from pan and set aside.
3
Season meat on all sides with salt and pepper, then brown in fat remaining in pot.
4
Pour tomato sauce over meat.
5
Add onions back, along with bay leaves.
6
Cover tightly and simmer one hour.
7
Remove meat from pot and slice across the grain into 1/4 inch (or slightly thinner) slices.
8
Return to pot.
9
Add crushed tomatoes, sugar, lemon, and any other seasonings you like (thyme, oregano, garlic).
10
Simmer another hour or more.
11
This can also be made in a crockpot - after browning the onions and the meat, put everything into a crockpot for 6 hours on high or 8-10 hours on low.

1033

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 -2 white onion, chopped, 2 tablespoons oil (or chicken fat), salt and pepper, to taste, 3 lbs beef brisket, and more.

Yes, Sweet and Sour Pot Roast in Tomato 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sweet and Sour Pot Roast in Tomato Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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