Marinated Pot Roast

Name: Marinated Pot Roast
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 10 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup dry white wine or beef broth; 1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 green onions, thinly sliced; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 4 whole cloves; 1 beef top round roast (4 pounds); 5 teaspoons cornstarch; 5 teaspoons cold water

I've long used whole or ground cloves as my secret ingredient in cooking and baking. Added to an overnight marinade, they provide the gravy in this meaty main dish with great flavor. —Marijane Rea of Milwaukie, Oregon

Ingredients

1 cup dry white wine or beef broth
1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 whole cloves
1 beef top round roast (4 pounds)
5 teaspoons cornstarch
5 teaspoons cold water

Directions

In a gallon-size resealable plastic bag, combine the first eight ingredients. Cut roast in half; add to marinade. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate overnight.
Place roast and marinade in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender. Remove roast to a serving platter and keep warm. Pour cooking juices into a 2-cup measuring cup; discard whole cloves
In a saucepan, combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir in 1-1/2 cups cooking juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with the roast.

Nutrition Facts

3 ounce-weight: 174 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 255mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat.

Originally published as Marinated Pot Roast in Light & Tasty October/November 2001

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LynGriff

Jan 4, 2016

Wonderful recipe! The flavors worked so well together with the roast. Very moist and tender. Definitely a keeper.
lvarner

Jun 1, 2015

This recipe offers a great alternative to my usual slow cooker beef roast. The gravy is delicious. It's a nice, easy recipe that tastes great!
jieastcott

Jan 24, 2011

This recipe was very easy and very good! Loved the gravy and will definitely make again
Sherrypie1953

Nov 7, 2010

This was delish and so very easy. I loved the gravey and 2 tablespoons was plenty...Thank you Marijane for sharing...