Braised Chuck Roast
A hearty, comforting dish of slow-cooked chuck roast in a rich, flavorful sauce.
Ingredients
- ●2 pounds Chuck Roast
- ●2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- ●3 cloves Garlic
- ●1 teaspoon Ginger
- ●2 tablespoons Fish Sauce
- ●1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
- ●1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
- ●1 whole Star Anise
- ●2 sticks Cinnamon Sticks
- ●2 cups Water
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
- 2
Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper.
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 4
Sear the chuck roast until browned on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- 5
Remove the chuck roast from the pot and set aside.
- 6
Add the garlic, ginger, fish sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar to the pot.
- 7
Stir to combine and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- 8
Add the star anise and cinnamon sticks to the pot.
- 9
Add the water to the pot and bring to a boil.
- 10
Return the chuck roast to the pot and cover with a lid.
- 11
Transfer the pot to the preheated oven and braise for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until the meat is tender.
- 12
Remove the pot from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- 13
Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean saucepan.
- 14
Serve the braised chuck roast with the sauce spooned over the top.