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Marinated Pot Roast

By: Taste of Home

"I've long used whole or ground cloves as my secret ingredient in cooking and baking. Added to an overnight marinade, they provide the gravy in this meaty main dish with great flavor. --Marijane Rea of Milwaukie, Oregon"

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Prep Time:
5 Min

Cook Time:
8 Hrs

Ready In:
8 Hrs 5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings

Ingredients

1 cup dry white wine or beef broth
1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 whole cloves
1 (4 pound) boneless beef top round roast
5 teaspoons cornstarch
5 teaspoons cold water

Directions

In a gallon-size resealable plastic bag, combine the first eight ingredients. Cut roast in half; add to marinade. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate overnight.
Place roast and marinade in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender. remove roast to a serving platter and keep warm. Pour cooking juices into a 2-cup measuring cup; discard whole cloves
In a saucepan, combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir in 1-1/2 cups cooking juices. bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with the roast.

Footnotes

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (3 ounces cooked beef with 2 tablespoons gravy) equals 174 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 59 mg cholesterol, 255 mg sodium, 3 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 25 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 3 lean meat.