Best 7 Tangy Pot Roast Recipes

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Indulge in the flavors of a classic comfort food with our tantalizing Tangy Pot Roast recipe. This hearty dish features tender beef slowly braised in a rich and tangy sauce, resulting in a fall-off-the-bone texture and an explosion of mouthwatering flavors. Accompanied by succulent vegetables and a medley of herbs, this pot roast is a delightful symphony of textures and tastes that will warm your heart and satisfy your cravings.

In addition to the classic Tangy Pot Roast, our article also presents a collection of equally enticing recipes to cater to various preferences and dietary needs. For those who prefer a tangy yet subtly sweet twist, the Sweet and Tangy Pot Roast offers a harmonious balance of flavors. If you're seeking a healthier option, the Lightened Up Pot Roast is a leaner version that doesn't compromise on taste. And for a vegetarian take on this classic dish, the Vegetarian Pot Roast provides a hearty and flavorful alternative made with wholesome plant-based ingredients.

No matter your culinary preferences, our Tangy Pot Roast recipe and its accompanying variations are sure to delight your taste buds and bring warmth to your kitchen.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET 'N' TANGY POT ROAST



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I fixed this roast the first time I cooked for my husband-to-be more than 20 years ago. For dessert, I made chocolate pudding spooned over marshmallow. He thought he'd died and gone to heaven! -Carol Mulligan, Honeoye Falls, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 9h40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup water
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup red wine or beef broth
1 envelope brown gravy mix
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water

Steps:

  • Cut meat in half and place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a bowl, combine the water, ketchup, wine or broth, gravy mix, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder; pour over meat. , Cover and cook on low for 9-10 hours or until meat is tender., Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Stir into slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes or until gravy is thickened. Remove meat from slow cooker. Slice and serve with gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 537mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TANGY BBQ PORK ROAST (CROCK POT)



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I got this recipe from an old cookbook of my moms. It is very good and very easy. The smell is awesome as it is cooking all day!!

Provided by undertkr

Categories     Pork

Time 6h15m

Yield 15 sandwiches, 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup ketchup
1 cup barbecue sauce
1 cup water
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3 -4 lbs boneless pork roast
hamburger bun

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except roast and buns in the slow cooker.
  • When well mixed, add roast.
  • Cover, Cook on high for 6-7 hours.
  • Remove roast.
  • Shred the meat and return it to the sauce.
  • Mix again and then I drain the excess liquid so the meat mixture is not too runny.
  • Serve on buns.

TANGY POT ROAST



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This super tender pot roast gets its special flavor from zippy Catalina dressing. Made in a slow cooker, it takes the edge off a busy day. -Paula Beach, Milton, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 7h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
1-1/3 cups thinly sliced fresh carrots
2/3 cup sliced onion
1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 pounds)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup Catalina salad dressing
1/4 cup dry red wine or beef broth

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes, carrots and onion in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Cut roast in half; rub with salt and pepper. Place over vegetables. Combine salad dressing and wine; pour over roast. , Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until meat is tender. Skim fat from cooking juices; thicken juices if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 572 calories, Fat 28g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 147mg cholesterol, Sodium 772mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 47g protein.

TANGY CHUCK WAGON POT ROAST



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This tastes even better the next day! You can follow the directions here OR put everything in a crock pot after browning the beef & cook on low for 8 to 9 hours. Your choice of your favourite BBQ sauce will determine just how much tang is in the dish!

Provided by CountryLady

Categories     Stew

Time 2h45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 beef blade roast, approx 3 lbs
salt
all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup barbecue sauce (your favourite kind)
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 cup beef stock
6 -8 potatoes, peeled &, quartered
6 -8 carrots, peeled &, sliced
1 large onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Pat roast dry with paper towels; sprinkle lightly with salt & pepper.
  • In a heavy pot or Dutch oven, heat oil until hot; add roast & cook until browned on all sides.
  • Remove from pot & keep warm.
  • Pour off any excess fat.
  • Add next 7 ingredients& mix well.
  • Return beef to pot, cover & cook in a preheated 350F oven for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Spoon off any excess fat.
  • Add vegetables, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover & simmer for about 1 hour or until beef is fork-tender & veggies cooked to your liking.

SWEET 'N' TANGY POT ROAST



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You really can't go wrong with this recipe. Easy to throw together and the gravy is TO DIE FOR. Got this recipe from Taste of Homes Light and Tasty Magazine Dec/Jan '05.

Provided by Audrey M

Categories     Meat

Time 9h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 lbs boneless beef chuck roast
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup water
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup red wine or 1/4 cup beef broth
1 envelope brown gravy mix
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water

Steps:

  • Place roast in 5 qt slow cooker.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • In a bowl, combine the water, ketchup, wine or broth, gravy mix, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder; pour over meat.
  • Cover and cook on low for 9-10 hours or until meat is tender.
  • Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth.
  • Stir into slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes or until gravy is thickened.
  • Remove meat from slow cooker.
  • Slice and serve with gravy.

CROCK POT TANGY RUMP ROAST



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This recipe couldn't be easier! The "tang" comes from the cranberry sauce (one of the just 5 ingredients used in this recipe).

Provided by Claudia Dawn

Categories     Roast Beef

Time 8h3m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 -5 lbs rump roast, trimmed
1 (8 ounce) package onion soup mix
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons flour

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the onion soup mix in the bottom of the crock pot.
  • Place the rump roast in next.
  • Spoon the cranberry sauce around and over the roast.
  • Cover and cook on low 8 - 12 hours.
  • Remove roast from crock pot and allow to rest while you thicken the gravy.
  • Turn the crock pot up to High.
  • Blend the softened butter and flour into a paste and whisk it into the gravy.
  • Cover and cook on high for about 10 minutes, until thick.
  • Slice the roast into 1/4" thick slices and serve with the gravy.
  • The left-over slices may be frozen in the gravy in plastic freezer bags.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 678.2, Fat 31.6, SaturatedFat 13.3, Cholesterol 180.3, Sodium 3204.2, Carbohydrate 45.9, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 20.6, Protein 50.2

TANGY CROCK POT ROAST



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I just threw this together in the crock pot. It came out delicious and so tender! And yes, the tomato soup adds just a hint of tanginess. When I made this I put 2 London Broil roasts in the crock pot. One was for dinner, and the other I froze with the remaining broth. Then later I made my delicious "Hearty Vegetable Beef...

Provided by Lauren Conforti

Categories     Roasts

Time 6h20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 london broil roast
1 can(s) tomato soup (undiluted)
1 can(s) cream of mushroom soup (undiluted)
1 can(s) mushrooms (small can) undrained
salt and pepper
mrs. dash garlic & herb seasoning
4 red potatoes, cut up (optional)
2-3 carrots, chunked (optional)
1/2 onion, cut up (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. I have made this without the veggies and the roast is delicious! (I have served it with mashed potatoes & steamed veggies) But for a complete meal, add them.
  • 2. Place London Broil in a crock pot. Sprinkle with seasonings.
  • 3. Add cut up potatoes, onions & carrots, if using.
  • 4. Add both cans of soup and mushrooms.
  • 5. Cook on HIGH for 6 hours, then turn down to LOW till ready to serve.
  • 6. You can use the broth as gravy for mashed potatoes too.

Tips:

  • Use a Dutch oven or other heavy pot with a tight-fitting lid.
  • Brown the roast in a little oil before cooking to develop flavor.
  • Add a variety of vegetables to the pot, such as carrots, potatoes, onions, and celery.
  • Use a flavorful broth or stock, such as beef broth, chicken broth, or vegetable broth.
  • Season the pot roast with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices.
  • Cook the pot roast on low heat for several hours, or until the meat is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
  • Serve the pot roast with mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.

Conclusion:

Pot roast is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create a delicious and flavorful pot roast that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give pot roast a try. You won't be disappointed.

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