Description
This Asian Sticky BBQ Chuck Roast is a savory and sweet slow-cooked dish featuring tender chuck roast infused with a flavorful blend of soy sauce, hoisin, honey, and spices. Slow-cooked until juicy and falling-apart tender, it is finished with a sticky, thickened glaze and garnished with sesame seeds and fresh green onions, perfect for an impressive yet easy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 3 – 4 pound chuck roast
Sauce
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional for heat)
Thickening and Garnish
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (slurry)
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, for garnishing
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced, for garnishing
Instructions
- Prepare the Chuck Roast: Place the 3 to 4 pound chuck roast into a slow cooker or a large oven-safe pot to begin the cooking process.
- Make the Sauce: In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine 1 cup soy sauce, 1/2 cup hoisin sauce, 1/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, and 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional). Stir until well mixed.
- Coat the Roast: Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chuck roast, ensuring the meat is fully coated with the flavorful mixture.
- Cook the Roast: For slow cooker: set to low and cook for 6 to 8 hours. For oven method: preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and cook uncovered for 3 to 4 hours or until the meat is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
- Remove and Keep Warm: Once cooked, transfer the meat to a serving dish and cover loosely with foil to retain warmth.
- Simmer the Sauce: Pour the remaining cooking sauce into a saucepan and heat over medium heat until it comes to a simmer.
- Thicken the Glaze: Stir in the cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water) continuously for about 3 to 5 minutes until the sauce thickens to a sticky glaze consistency.
- Glaze the Roast: Pour the thickened sticky BBQ glaze evenly over the roast to enhance flavor and texture.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle 2 tablespoons sesame seeds and 3 thinly sliced green onions on top of the roast before serving for a fresh, crunchy contrast and visual appeal.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of chili flakes based on your preferred spice level or omit it completely for a mild flavor.
- Using a slow cooker allows for unattended cooking and yields extremely tender meat, while the oven method is a good alternative for those without a slow cooker.
- The glaze can be prepared ahead of time and reheated if desired.
- Serve this roast with steamed rice or sautéed vegetables to complement the rich flavors.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes (slow cooker) / 3 hours 30 minutes (oven)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: Asian BBQ chuck roast, slow cooker chuck roast, sticky BBQ roast, hoisin sauce roast, savory sweet roast beef
