Chinese Pot Roast

Experience the flavors of East Asia with this hearty Chinese Pot Roast, a comforting dish that combines tender, slow-braised beef with aromatic spices and a savory-sweet soy sauce-based braising liquid. This recipe transforms a humble beef chuck roast into a melt-in-your-mouth delight, infused with the warm, earthy notes of star anise, cinnamon, and ginger. Simmered alongside hearty chunks of carrots and potatoes, this one-pot wonder is perfect for a cozy family dinner. A splash of sesame oil ties everything together, adding a nutty depth to the rich, glossy sauce. With minimal prep and a long, slow cook, this flavorful pot roast is your go-to for delicious, stress-free comfort food with a Chinese twist.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:200 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds beef chuck roast
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 0.5 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
• 0.333 cup Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
• 2 cups beef stock (or water)
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 2-inch piece ginger, sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, smashed
• 3 star anise
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 4 scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 carrots, sliced into chunks
• 3 medium potatoes, quartered
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Directions

Step 1

Pat the beef chuck roast dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper on all sides.

Step 2

Heat the vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the beef roast on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the beef and set aside.

Step 3

In the same pot, reduce the heat to medium. Add the ginger slices, smashed garlic, star anise, cinnamon stick, and scallions. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Pour in the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and Shaoxing wine. Stir in the brown sugar until dissolved.

Step 5

Return the beef to the pot, then pour in enough beef stock (or water) to almost cover the roast. Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with a lid.

Step 6

Simmer gently for 2 hours, turning the roast every 30 minutes to ensure even cooking.

Step 7

After 2 hours, add the carrots and potatoes to the pot. Cover and continue to simmer for another 1 hour, or until the vegetables are tender and the beef is fork-tender.

Step 8

Remove the beef from the pot and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Drizzle in the sesame oil and stir to combine with the braising liquid.

Step 9

Serve the sliced beef with the vegetables and spoon the rich sauce over the top. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3092.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4677.1

Total Fat 317.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 115.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22.8g
Cholesterol 1020.6mg	0%
Sodium 9491.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 189.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.8g	0%
Total Sugars 43.7g
Protein 277.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 596.7mg	0%
Iron 49.3mg	0%
Potassium 8282.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.5%

Protein: 23.5%

Carbs: 16.0%