MARINATED POT ROAST

Marinated Pot Roast image

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 8h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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 beef top round roast (4 pounds)
5 teaspoons cornstarch
5 teaspoons cold water

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 299mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges