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Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Beef Roast Recipe

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  • Author: Patricia
  • Total Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Description

This Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Beef Roast is a comforting and flavorful dish where a tender beef pot roast is slow-cooked to perfection in a tangy blend of cranberry sauce, ketchup-style chili sauce, and aromatic seasonings. The slow cooking method ensures juicy, melt-in-your-mouth beef with a delicious Asian-inspired sweet and sour sauce, perfect for an easy and hearty meal.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2-4 pounds beef pot roast, boneless
  • 14 ounce can whole berry cranberry sauce
  • ⅔ cup ketchup style chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, ground or grated
  • 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • ⅓ cup flour
  • ¼ cup water
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Prepare Slow Cooker: Spray the inside of your slow cooker with cooking spray. Sprinkle onions evenly over the bottom to create a flavorful base for the beef.
  2. Season the Beef: Liberally season the beef pot roast with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper on all sides. Place the seasoned beef on top of the onions in the slow cooker.
  3. Mix Sauce: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the whole berry cranberry sauce, ketchup-style chili sauce, ground or grated ginger, Worcestershire sauce, and onion powder. Whisk together until well blended.
  4. Add Sauce to Beef: Pour the prepared sauce mixture evenly over the beef roast in the slow cooker, ensuring the beef is well coated.
  5. Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours, depending on the size of the roast, until the beef is tender and easily pulls apart.
  6. Remove Beef and Rest: Transfer the cooked beef from the slow cooker onto a serving plate and let it rest for a few minutes to retain its juices.
  7. Thicken Sauce: Increase the slow cooker setting to high. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and water until smooth. Add this mixture to the slow cooker, stirring frequently. Cover and cook on high for about 20 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  8. Serve: Remove any strings from the beef roast if present. Slice or cut the beef into chunks. Serve the beef topped with the thickened sweet and sour sauce and enjoy your meal!

Notes

  • Beef cooking time may vary based on roast size and slow cooker model; check tenderness after 6 hours.
  • For a thicker sauce, allow it to cook a few minutes longer while stirring frequently.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently to prevent drying out.
  • This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes, steamed rice, or steamed vegetables.
  • Use gluten-free flour or cornstarch as a thickener if gluten sensitivity is a concern.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://patriciarecipes.com/slow-cooker-sweet-and-sour-beef-roast-recipe/