Braised Shaak Roast

SERVES: 6

This recipe comes straight to you from a galaxy far, far away, as we celebrate Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in Disney's Hollywood Studios. If you head that way and explore the vast Star Wars galaxy, you might find yourself in Docking Bay 7 to fuel up. That's where we got the inspiration for our version of this Braised Shaak Roast. This hearty beef recipe teams up with cavatelli pasta and lots of veggies, for a flavor-packed combo that makes this hearty and comforting recipe something worth bringing home.

What You'll Need

3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 (2-1/2- to 3- pound) boneless beef chuck roast
Salt for sprinkling
Black pepper for sprinkling
8 ounces peeled fresh or frozen pearl onions
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 1/2 cups beef broth
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups shredded coleslaw
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 cups chopped kale
8 ounces cooked cavetelli pasta, or your favorite tube pasta

What to Do

In a Dutch oven or soup pot over high heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil until hot. Sprinkle roast with salt and pepper and sear 4 to 6 minutes, browning on all sides. Add onions, garlic, and broth to meat; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until meat is pull-apart-tender. Remove to a platter; cover to keep warm.
In a small bowl, whisk water and flour. Slowly stir into pan juices and simmer gravy 3 to 5 minutes or until thickened.
In a medium bowl, combine coleslaw, vinegar, and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; mix well and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil until hot. Add kale and heat 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in pasta and heat an additional 5 minutes or until heated through.
With a fork, chunk roast into pieces and serve over pasta and kale. Top with gravy and serve with coleslaw.

Test Kitchen Tip

If you’d like to sprinkle some toasted bread crumbs over the gravy, make your own by melting 1 tablespoon butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons bread crumbs and heat until golden brown, stirring occasionally.