Cajun Pot Roast

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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
2-2 1/2 b. boneless beef chuck pot roast2-3 tsp. Cajun seasoning1 Tbsp. cooking oil1 14.5 oz. can Cajun-style or Mexican-style stewed tomatoes1 c. chopped onion1 c. chopped celery1/4 c. quick cooking tapioca1 tsp. minced garlic
Directions
1. Trim fat from roast. Cut roast to fit in crock pot. Rub Cajun seasoning all over meat. In a large skillet brown meat on all sides in hot oil.
2. In a 3 1/2 - 4 quart crock pot combine undrained tomatoes, onion, celery, tapioca and garlic. Place meat on top of vegetable mixture.
3. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 10-12 hours or on high-heat setting for 5-6 hours.
4. Slice meat; serve with sauce over rice or with red potatoes.

Makes 6 servings.

*Note: Look for Cajun seasoning in the spice section of your supermarket. Or, to make your own, mix together 1 to 1 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt, 1/2 - 3/4 tsp. ground red pepper, and 1/2 to 3/4 tsp. ground black pepper.

Make Ahead Tip: This mildly spiced meat and sauce also make a delicious hot sandwich.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KIMBERLYSZ.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 274.0
  • Total Fat: 7.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 113.4 mg
  • Sodium: 578.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 8.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.7 g
  • Protein: 40.7 g

Member Reviews
  • CD4343879
    why the tapioca?? - 7/14/11