Tender slow-cooked chuck roast coated in a sweet and savory Asian-style barbecue sauce.
3 pounds (1.36 kg) beef chuck roast
1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
1 teaspoon (5 g) salt
1/2 teaspoon (2 g) black pepper
1/2 cup (120 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
1/3 cup (80 ml) hoisin sauce
1/4 cup (60 ml) honey
2 tablespoons (30 ml) rice vinegar
1 tablespoon (15 ml) sesame oil
4 cloves garlic (1 tablespoon / 15 g), minced
1 tablespoon (15 g) fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon (15 ml) tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon (2 g) red pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 cup (120 ml) beef broth
2 tablespoons (8 g) sliced green onions
1 teaspoon (3 g) sesame seeds
Season and sear chuck roast until browned.
Whisk together all sauce ingredients.
Pour sauce over roast and cook at 325°F (165°C) for 3–3 1/2 hours or slow cook 8 hours on low.
Shred beef and simmer sauce until thickened.
Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Adjust sweetness or spice to preference.
Great for meal prep and freezes well.
Sauce thickens further as it cools.