Chinese Pot Roast (Diabetic Crock Pot Recipe)

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 0

Chinese Pot Roast (Diabetic Crock Pot Recipe) for a healthy and flavorful meal

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

8-10 hours

Ready In

8 hours 10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

6-8

Calories

341

Sugar

Fat

17g

This Chinese Pot Roast is a perfect dish for those looking for a healthy and flavorful meal, especially if you are diabetic or looking for low-carb options. This recipe features a flavorful beef pot roast cooked in a crock pot with onions, soy sauce, ginger, and water. The result is tender, juicy meat that is perfect for a family dinner or meal prep for the week. The slow-cooking process allows the flavors to meld together, creating a delicious, easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed by all. Serve with green vegetables or a side salad to complete the meal.

Instructions

1.	Coat the pot roast with flour.
2.	Heat the canola oil in a pan. Sear the roast on both sides until browned.
3.	Add the onions, soy sauce, water, and ginger to the crock pot. Place the roast on top.
4.	Cook the roast on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until fully cooked.
5.	Remove the roast from the crock pot and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving with the onion and soy sauce gravy.

PROS

The Chinese Pot Roast is a flavorful and healthy meal, perfect for those with diabetes or looking for low-carb options.

The use of a crock pot makes it an easy and convenient option for busy weeknights.

The ginger in this recipe provides anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that can help improve overall health.

CONS

The slow cooking time may not be suitable for those who need a quick meal.

Using a cut of beef with too much marbling may increase the fat and calorie content of the dish.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This Chinese Pot Roast is a diabetes-friendly recipe, featuring low-sugar and low-carb ingredients.
The roast beef is a great source of protein, Iron, and other vital nutrients.
The ginger in this dish has been shown to have antiviral and antibacterial properties that may help boost the immune system.

	3 lbs pot roast , boneless
	2 tablespoons flour
	1 tablespoon canola oil
	2 large onions , chopped
	1/4 cup light soy sauce
	1/4 cup water
	1/2 teaspoon ground ginger