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    Vietnamese Roast Beef

    Published: Oct 5, 2022 · Modified: Jul 30, 2023 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    Vietnamese roast beef is tender, juicy, and loaded with rich Asian flavors. This Vietnamese pot roast pops with the flavors of ginger, soy, rice vinegar, and a kick of red pepper flakes.

    Closeup photo of the Vietnamese Roast Beef served on a white plate with a fork. The roast beef is topped with freshly chopped herbs.

    Beef roast has always been a staple in my home. That's probably because it was a staple in my parents' home. Growing up, I remember some kind of pot roast being served by my mother at least a couple of times a month.

    I loved how delicious and cozy it felt, especially when she made it on a cold day. When I became a mom, I keep that beef roast tradition going, and the rest is delicious pot roast history!

    This vietnamese style pot roast recipe can be made in a dutch oven but we prefer to make a slow cooker Vietnamese version of this wonderful beef roast.

    Vietnamese Pot Roast

    This Vietnamese roast beef is similar to my Asian inspired beef roast, but this one is a little less sweet and a little bit spicier. In both cases, the ingredients are all readily available, so there's no need to visit a specialty shop for anything.

    Cooking vietnamese cuisine could not be easier.

    If you love roasts, then you need to give our air fryer roast beef and potatoes, slow cooker pork roast, and slow cooker creamy tomato beef roast a try.

    Why You Will Love this Recipe

    • It's loaded with Asian flavor, making it a unique addition to your beef roast rotation.
    • It's easy to make and makes a great weeknight meal.
    • It uses simple ingredients that you can easily find at your local grocery store.
    • It's a family favorite with a delicious twist that they won't expect!

    Ingredients

    It only takes a few simple ingredients to make this delicious roast. They're all readily available at your local grocery store.

    Closeup photo of all the ingredients needed to make Vietnamese Roast Beef.
    • Boneless beef roast: Look for a mostly lean roast with some marbling.
    • Soy sauce, Teriyaki sauce, beef broth, and rice vinegar: These make the base of the Asian sauce for the roast.
    • Minced garlic and red pepper flakes: Provide a kick of flavor and heat.
    • Flour: Will be used to thicken the sauce.
    • Cooking spray: To keep your roast from sticking.
    • Salt and Black Pepper: To season, as always.

    The full ingredient list with quantities is in the recipe card at the end of the post.

    How to Make Vietnamese Beef Roast

    This is an extremely easy recipe to make as you'll see in the overview below. For the full instructions, check out the recipe card at the end of the post.

    1: Spray the inside of your slow cooker with nonstick spray. Then, set it to high and add all of the sauce ingredients. Stir.

    Pouring oil into the slow cooker.
    Soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, broth, garlic, rice vinegar, crushed red pepper flakes inside the slow cooker.

    2: Rinse and dry the roast, then season it generously with salt and pepper. Cook on low until the roast is tender.

    Beef is placed inside the slow cooker. The beef is submerged into the soy sauce mixture.
    Overhead photo of the Vietnamese roast beef inside the slow cooker.

    3: Combine flour and water to make a slurry. Then, add it to the juices in the slow cooker or in a saucepan.

    flour and water mixed inside a cup.
    flour and water mixture inside a cup

    Step 4: Slice roast against the grain into thin slices or chunk the roast, serve with the Vietnamese gravy, rice noodles and enjoy every bite.

    Closeup photo of the Vietnamese roast beef served on a large white plate with fresh herbs. More herbs and gravy in the background.
    Closeup photo of the sliced Vietnamese roast beef served on a large white plate. The roast beef is topped with freshly chopped herbs.

    Top Tip:

    Always rinse and dry your roast before seasoning it. Some people skip this step, but rinsing and drying the roast helps the spices stay on the roast where they belong!

    Closeup photo of a bite of Vietnamese Roast Beef. A plate of Vietnamese Roast Beef is in the background.

    Substitutions and Variations

    • Your Favorite Roast: You can use any kind of roast you like from beef roasts to pork roasts. They're all delicious with this sauce.
    • Chicken or Turkey: Try chicken breasts, chicken thighs or turkey breast with this recipe.
    • Kecap Manis (Asian Ketchup): Use it in place of Teriyaki sauce for a different flavor.

    If you think this recipe looks good, then check out this slow cooker sweet and sour beef roast.

    Closeup photo of the Vietnamese Roast Beef served on a white plate with a fork. The roast beef is topped with freshly chopped herbs.

    What to Serve with Vietnamese Roast Beef

    Of course, mashed potatoes are always a great choice for any roast beef recipe, and adding a vegetable side like skillet roasted broccoli makes for a complete meal. Some other great sides for this Vietnamese pot roast include:

    • Rice Noodles
    • Cheesy Broccoli Rice
    • Chicken Fried Rice
    • Crispy Fried Parmesan Asparagus
    • Crispy Oven Baked Smashed Potatoes
    • Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

    For a list of our favorite side dishes check out our What to Serve with Beef Wellington. I think you'll be glad you did.

    Equipment

    • Measuring cups and spoons
    • Slow cooker
    • Wooden spoon or whisk
    • Saucepan (Optional)

    Storage

    Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an air-tight container for up to 3 days.

    Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months in an air-tight, freezer-safe container.

    Reheat: Place the roast on a wire rack set in a rimmed baking sheet, and place the sheet in the middle rack of the oven. Bake at 250 degrees for an hour to an hour and a half depending on the size of the roast.

    Tips

    • Wash and rinse your roast to ensure the seasonings stick to your roast.
    • Always spray your slow cooker with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.

    FAQ

    Which roast is most tender in the crock pot?

    The best roasts for crock pot cooking are chuck roast, brisket, bottom round, and top round.

    Why do you have to spray a crock pot with nonstick spray?

    Although they're designed with a nonstick coating, food still can and does stick to crock pot vessels.

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    Vietnamese Roast Beef

    This Vietnamese roast beef is loaded with spicy Asian flavors everyone loves. Vietnamese pot roast is the perfect dish for ease and flavor.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 8 hours hrs
    Gravy Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 8 hours hrs 25 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Asian Inspired, vietnamese
    Servings 9
    Calories 422 kcal

    Equipment

    • large slow cooker
    • Measuring cups and spoons
    • wooden spoon or whisk
    • saucepan (Optional)

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 pounds beef pot roast, top or bottom blade or cross rib, boneless
    • ⅔ cup soy sauce
    • ⅔ cup Teriyaki Sauce or Kecap Manis (Asian Ketchup)
    • 1 cup beef broth chicken or vegetable broth
    • ¼ cup rice vinegar -
    • 2 tblsp garlic, minced
    • 2 tblsp ginger, minced
    • 1 tblsp dried crushed red pepper flakes - optional
    • salt -
    • pepper -
    • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour -
    • ¼ cup water -
    • cooking spray

    Instructions
     

    • Turn your slow cooker on to high and coat inside with cooking spray.
    • Add soy sauce, Kecap Manis (Asian Ketchup) or Teriyaki Sauce, broth, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, crushed red pepper flakes and stir.
    • Rinse and dry your roast. Season beef generously, all over, with salt and pepper.
    • Place in your slow cooker, cover and reduce the temperature to low. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours until roast is tender.
    • Turn slow cooker up to high. In a cup combine flour and water.
    • Remove roast to serving plate.
    • Either add flour mixture to slow cooker to thicken juices, usually around 15 minutes or pour juices into a saucepan over medium high heat on your stove. Add flour and stir until thickened.
    • Slice or chunk your roast and serve with sauce/gravy. Delicious!

    Notes

    • Wash and rinse your roast to ensure the seasonings stick to your roast.
    • Always spray your slow cooker with nonstick spray to prevent sticking

    Nutrition

    Calories: 422kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 43gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 139mgSodium: 2068mgPotassium: 818mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 513IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 6mg
    Keyword vietnamese pot roast, vietnamese roast beef
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