Ingredients

  • 1 tsp. garlic salt
  • 1/2 tsp. ground mustard
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1 boneless beef chuck roast (4 1/2 to 5 lb.)
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 2 c. water
  • 1/2 c. soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. white vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. honey
  • 1 Tbsp. celery seed
  • 1 1/2 tsp. ground ginger or 2 Tbsp. minced, fresh ginger root
  • 6 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1/2 c. cold water
  • hot, cooked brown rice (optional)

Method

  • Combine garlic salt, mustard and pepper; rub over entire roast. In a Dutch oven, brown roast on all sides in oil over medium-high heat; drain. Combine the water, soy sauce, vinegar, honey, celery seed and ginger; pour over roast. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3 to 3 1/2 hours or until meat is tender. Remove roast from pan and keep warm.