Mango Chipotle Pot Roast Crock Pot Food

SLOW COOKER POT ROAST

Steps:

• Spray the inside of a slow cooker with cooking spray. Spread the onion slices out into the bottom of the cooker.
• Spread the flour out onto a work surface. Sprinkle the chuck roast with salt and black pepper, and roll the roast in the flour to coat all sides. Using the edge of a small, sturdy plate, pound the flour into the meat. Place the floured roast into the cooker on top of the onions. Whisk together beef gravy mix, ranch dressing mix, and Italian dressing mix in a bowl, and whisk the mixes with water until smooth. Pour over the chuck roast. Distribute carrots around the meat.
• Cover the cooker, set to Low, and cook until the roast is tender and the gravy has thickened, about 8 hours.

SLOW-COOKER CHIPOTLE PORK ROAST

Steps:

• Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix chili powder, salt, garlic powder and cumin. Add potatoes, sweet potatoes and onion to bowl; stir to coat. Place vegetables in slow cooker.
• Remove netting from pork. Rub oil over pork; roll in spices in bowl to cover. Place pork over vegetables. Pour tomato sauce, tomatoes and chopped chile over pork and vegetables.
• Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours.
• Remove pork and vegetables from cooker; cover to keep warm. Pour sauce from cooker into 3-quart saucepan. In small bowl, mix water and cornstarch; stir into sauce. Cook over high heat 5 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened. Serve sauce with pork and vegetables.

MANGO-CHIPOTLE POT ROAST - CROCK POT

Steps:

• Sprinkle roast with steak seasoning.
• In a 5-quart slow cooker, combine mango, bell peppers, and onion. Place roast on top of fruit and vegetables.
• In a small bowl, combine salsa and mango nectar. Pour over roast.
• Cover and cook on LOW heat setting for 8 to 10 hours.
• Transfer roast and 1/2 of the mango and vegetables to a serving platter. Cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
• Transfer remaining mixture in slow cooker to a blender. Cover and blend until smooth. Serve with roast and reserved vegetables. Serve with hot cooked orzo or egg noodles (optional).

CHIPOTLE POT ROAST

Steps:

• Pulse the tomato juice, oregano, green onion, chipotle peppers, garlic, brown sugar and cumin in a blender until smooth. Pour over the beef roast and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight. Remove the beef from the marinade and pat dry using paper towels. Reserve the marinade remaining in the bowl.
• Preheat oven to 325˚F. Heat the oil in a large, ovenproof Dutch oven set over medium-high heat. Brown the beef all over. Pour the reserved marinade over the beef. Cover and transfer to the oven. Roast, turning once, for 1 hour. Add the sweet potato and parsnips or plantains. Roast, covered, for 2 hours or until beef and vegetables are fork tender. Add the red pepper and roast, uncovered for an additional 15 minutes.
• Transfer beef to a cutting board and tent with foil. Rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the vegetables to a serving bowl. Ladle the pan juices into a gravy boat or heat proof pitcher. Serve meat and vegetables with the pan juices on the side.
• For a thicker gravy, strain the juices into a pot set over medium heat. Stir together 2 tbsp each cornstarch and water until dissolved. Whisk into simmering juices and bring to a boil; cook, stirring, until thickened.

CHIPOTLE ROAST FOR TACOS & SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Place chuck roast in large crock pot and sprinkle with the salt and pepper, chili powder and cumin.
• Add the remaining ingredients and simmer on high for 5 hours or on low for 7-8 hours.
• Shred the meat with a fork and simmer on high for additional 10-15 minutes.
• Serve in enchiladas, tacos or on crusty rolls with the juice for dipping.