Hawaiian Roast Beef
Tender, juicy, and bursting with tropical flavors, Hawaiian Roast Beef is a mouthwatering twist on your traditional pot roast. This slow-cooked masterpiece features a savory-sweet marinade made from pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, fresh ginger, and garlic, infusing the beef chuck roast with irresistible flavor. With added layers of texture and taste from caramelized onions and tender pineapple chunks, this dish brings a vibrant island-inspired vibe to your table. Finished with a glossy, thickened sauce and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, it's perfect for pairing with steamed rice or roasted vegetables. Easy to prepare yet impressive enough for special occasions, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite for those who love tropical comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds boneless beef chuck roast
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 0.5 cup soy sauce
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (canned or fresh)
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
Heat sesame oil in a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Season the beef chuck roast with salt and pepper, then sear it in the hot oil for 3-4 minutes per side until a golden-brown crust forms. Remove the roast and set aside.
In the same pot, add the onion slices and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
In a bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, grated ginger, and minced garlic to create the marinade.
Return the seared roast to the pot and pour the marinade over it. Add pineapple chunks on top.
Cover the pot with a lid and transfer it to the preheated oven. Roast for 3.5-4 hours, turning the roast halfway through, until the meat is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
Once cooked, remove the roast from the pot and let it rest for 10 minutes before shredding or slicing.
To thicken the sauce, mix the cornstarch with water to form a slurry. Place the pot with the cooking juices on the stove over medium heat, stir in the slurry, and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Serve the roast beef with the thickened sauce spooned over the top. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, if desired. Pair with steamed rice or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
720 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.3 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.9 g | 95% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 170 mg | 57% | |
| Sodium | 909 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.1 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.8 g | ||
| Protein | 43.5 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 63 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 852 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
