Asian-Style Beef Chuck Roast

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1 cup beef flavored broth or 2 teaspoons beef base or bouillon and 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger root
• 6 green onions, sliced on the bias, white and green parts separated
• 1 (2 to 3 pound) boneless beef chuck roast
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 4 cups hot cooked white rice
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seed
• 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

1. Spray 3 1/2 or 4 quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
2. Add broth, brown sugar, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce and gingerroot to slow cooker; stir with whisk to combine.
3. Stir in green onion whites. Reserve green onion greens for garnishing; cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
4. Add roast to slow cooker; turn to coat. Cover; cook on LOW for 8 to 9 hours or until very tender.
5. Transfer roast to cutting board. Cool slightly; cut or shred, and return to mixture in slow cooker. Increase to HIGH.
6. In small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and cold water. Quickly stir into liquid mixture in slow cooker. Cover; cook for 5 to 10 minutes or until thickened.
7. Divide rice among 8 bowls. Divide shredded beef among bowls of rice. Top with reserved green onion greens, cilantro and sesame seed; serve with lime wedges.