East meets chuck roast: Chinese-inspired Pot Roast with Potatoes Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 boneless chuck roast, thick cut, 3 to 4 pounds
• salt, freshly ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more if needed
• 2 medium yellow onions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
• 5 large cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup soy sauce, preferably reduced-sodium
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
• 1/3 cup shaoxing wine or dry sherry
• 1 cup water, plus more if needed
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 star anise
• 5 to 6 medium unpeeled Yukon potatoes, scrubbed and cut into chunks
• 6 (or more) carrots, peeled and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 3 scallions, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
• special equipment: parchment paper
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