Red-Cooked Pot Roast (Shanghai Pot Roast)

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Servings: 12 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Tender beef braised in a savory, aromatic soy and spice broth until meltingly soft
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Red-Cooked Pot Roast (Shanghai Pot Roast)

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 12 Calories: 985.2

Description

This classic Shanghai-style dish transforms a humble chuck roast into a tender, flavorful masterpiece. Slow-simmered in a rich mixture of soy sauce, Sherry, ginger, garlic, and star anise, the meat absorbs deep umami flavors while becoming incredibly soft. The result is a comforting, aromatic main that pairs beautifully with steamed rice. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this red-cooked beef offers a satisfying balance of savory, sweet, and spicy notes. It can be served hot and juicy or chilled and sliced thinly for a cold appetizer. A timeless Chinese home-cooking staple that delivers restaurant-quality taste with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels.
  2. Heat a heavy kettle or Dutch oven over medium-high heat with a small amount of fat.
  3. Brown the roast on all sides until seared, then remove from the pot. Alternatively, blanch the roast in boiling water for one minute to remove impurities, then rinse and drain.
  4. Place the roast back into the heavy kettle, ensuring it fits snugly.
  5. Add ginger slices, star anise, and garlic cloves to the bottom of the pot.
  6. Pour in Sherry, regular soy sauce, water, and sugar.
  7. Bring the liquid to a boil over high heat.
  8. Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer gently.
  9. Turn the roast and baste with the cooking liquid occasionally during the 3-hour cooking time.
  10. Continue simmering until the beef is fork-tender.
  11. Remove the roast from the broth. Slice and serve hot, or chill for serving cold.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 985.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31.8g49%
Saturated Fat 11.8g60%
Cholesterol 340.5mg114%
Sodium 295.1mg13%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 149.8g300%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: red-cooked, shanghai, pot roast, chinese beef, braised beef, chuck roast, soy sauce, star anise, ginger, garlic, sherry, slow cooked, tender beef, umami, comfort food, dinner, meal prep, asian cuisine, homemade
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