Pot Roast Caribe

Delicious variation of the basic pot roast with a Caribbean flair.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 8 hr
• Total Time: 8 hr 25 mins
• Calories: 595 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• ½ cup sliced almonds
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 (3 pound) boneless beef chuck roast
• 2 large potatoes, cut into large chunks

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the roast into the hot oil and cook, turning frequently, until browned on all sides. Remove from the skillet and place in a slow cooker.

Step 2

Cook garlic and onions in the skillet in the meat drippings until tender. Stir in the salt and tomato sauce. Combine the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, chili powder, oregano, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and orange zest; stir into the tomato sauce. Pour the tomato sauce over the roast in the slow cooker. Add potatoes, carrots and celery. Cover, and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours, or until meat is tender. Garnish with sliced almonds before serving.