Teriyaki Pot Roast

Ingredients

• 2 (3 to 4 pound) chuck or rump roast
• 1 tablespoon shortening
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 onions, sliced
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

1. Brown meat on all sides in the shortening.
2. Add remaining ingredients except cornstarch to the roast.
3. Cover and simmer until meat is tender, about 2 1/2 hours.
4. Soften cornstarch in a little cold water. Add to liquid in kettle. Stir constantly until thickened.
5. Serve with the roast.