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Slow Cooker Ginger Pot Roast Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 beef chuck roast (3-4 lb)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 inches fresh ginger, peeled and grated
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 2 carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 stalks celery, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• Fresh cilantro or parsley, for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Beef: Season the beef generously with salt and pepper on all sides.

2. Sear the Beef: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to the slow cooker.

3. Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, add garlic, ginger, and onion; sauté until onion is translucent, about 2 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker over the beef.

4. Deglaze: Pour a little beef broth into the skillet, scraping up the browned bits. Add this liquid to the slow cooker.

5. Add Remaining Ingredients: Arrange carrots and celery around the beef. Mix together the remaining beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaves. Pour over the beef and vegetables in the slow cooker.

6. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, until the beef is very tender and falls apart easily.

7. Finish the Sauce: Transfer the sauce to a saucepan, if desired, and simmer until reduced to preferred consistency. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

8. Serve: Slice the beef or pull it apart with forks, serving with the vegetables and sauce. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley.

Tips:

• Searing the beef adds depth of flavor but can be skipped for convenience.
• Adjusting sauce thickness: If the sauce is too thin after cooking, thicken it with a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water) added to the simmering sauce until desired thickness is reached.
• Resting: Let the beef rest for a few minutes after removing it from the slow cooker to allow juices to redistribute.