Pasanday (Pakistani Beef Pot Roast)

Ingredients and Weight:

• Beef chuck roast (3 pounds)
• Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
• Onion (1, chopped)
• Garlic (4 cloves, minced)
• Ginger (1 tablespoon, minced)
• Ground turmeric (1 teaspoon)
• Ground coriander (1 teaspoon)
• Ground cumin (1 teaspoon)
• Ground red chili flakes (1/4 teaspoon)
• Crushed tomatoes (28 ounces)
• Beef broth (2 cups)
• Garam masala (1 tablespoon)
• Salt and black pepper (to taste)
• Cilantro (for garnish, optional)

Preparation Time:

20 minutes

Cooking Time:

3-4 hours

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Season the beef roast with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat.
3. Add the roast and brown on all sides.
4. Remove the roast and set aside.
5. Sauté the onion and garlic in the same pot until softened.
6. Stir in the ginger, turmeric, coriander, cumin, and red chili flakes. Cook for 1 minute.
7. Add the crushed tomatoes and beef broth. Bring to a boil.
8. Return the roast to the pot and submerge in the liquid.
9. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 3-4 hours, or until the meat is tender.
10. Remove the roast from the pot and shred or cut it into bite-sized pieces.
11. Stir the garam masala into the sauce.
12. Return the meat to the sauce and simmer for an additional 15 minutes, or until heated through.
13. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 350 per serving
• Fat: 15 grams
• Carbohydrates: 15 grams
• Protein: 25 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Tender, flavorful beef pot roast
• Rich and spicy tomato-based sauce
• Aromatic with Indian spices
• Easy to prepare and adaptable to American tastes

User Comments:

• "This is the best pot roast I've ever had! The meat was so tender and the sauce was packed with flavor."
• "I love how easy this recipe was to make. It was perfect for a weeknight dinner."
• "The garam masala really gives this dish a unique and authentic Pakistani flavor."
• "I substituted ground lamb for the beef and it turned out great. This recipe is very versatile."
• "I served this with basmati rice and it was a delicious and hearty meal."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have garam masala on hand, you can make your own by combining ground cumin, coriander, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
• You can cook the roast in a slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours, or until tender.
• Serve with rice, flatbread, or your favorite sides.