Chinese Pot Roast

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The aroma while this is cooking is heavenly! I use my pressure cooker for this, but the recipe is the original one calling for that tried and true dutch oven. The recipe came from one of those america's best" from several years ago."

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Steps

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Combine first 4 ingredients , stir well.

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Rub garlic mixture over entire surface of roast.

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Place roast in a large zip-lock plastic bag.

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Combine soy sauce , brown sugar and sherry.

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Pour over roast.

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Zip bag shut and marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes , turning over once or twice.

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Remove roast from marinade , reserving marinade.

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Brown roast in oil in a large dutch oven over medium heat.

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Add reserved marinade.

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Bring to a boil.

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Cover , reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours.

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Add potato , carrot and onion.

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Cook an additional 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

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Remove roast and vegetables to a serving platter , reserving pan juices.

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Set roast and vegetables aside and keep warm.

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Combine cornstarch and 1 / 4 cup water , stirring until smooth.

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Add cornstarch mixture and green onions to pan juices.

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Cook over medium heat , stirring constantly , until thickened and bubbly.

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Serve roast and vegetables with gravy.

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Ingredients

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garlic clove, gingerroot, salt, chinese five spice powder, pot roast, soy sauce, brown sugar, sherry wine, canola oil, water, potatoes, carrots, onion, cornstarch, cold water, green onions