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Mexican-Style Pot Roast

Tender, flavorful beef and veggies with a slight kick of heat and spice. This Mexican-Style Pot Roast is a delicious alternative to regular pot roast.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Servings: 8 Servings
Author: Maggie @ Cupcakes and Sarcasm

Ingredients

  • 2-3 Lbs Chuck Roast
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 3 Bell Peppers, sliced
  • 1 Onion, sliced
  • 1 Jalapeño, diced
  • 3 Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 1 1/2 Cups (Low-Sodium) Beef Broth
  • 14.5 Oz Canned Tomato Sauce
  • 1 Lime, juiced
  • 2 Chipotles in Adobo, chopped (with sauce) *For a spicier sauce, add 1-2 more chipotles*
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 1/2 Tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/2 Tsp Chipotle Chili Powder
  • 1 Tsp Chili Powder
  • 1 Tsp Dried Mexican Oregano (or substitute with regular dried oregano)
  • 1 Tsp Cumin
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • Chopped Fresh Cilantro or Parsley, for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
    In a large, spouted bowl bowl, combine the beef broth, tomato sauce, lime juice, chipotles in adobo, salt, pepper, chipotle chili powder, chili powder, oregano, and cumin. Whisk until well combined and set aside.
  • Generously season the chuck roast with salt and pepper. Heat a large Dutch Oven (or oven-safe pot with lid) over high heat. Add olive oil and then the chuck roast. Sear both sides of the chuck roast until there is a deep golden crust on both sides, cooking for about 3-5 minutes per side.
  • Once seared, turn off the heat and then add the bell peppers, onion, jalapeño, and garlic. Pour the sauce over everything and gently stir to coat in the sauce. Add a bay leaf and then cover with the lid and place into the oven.
  • Cook for 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours until the beef is tender and falling apart. Your cooking time will depend on the size of your roast.
    Remove the chuck roast from the pot and shred or roughly chop (I prefer bigger pieces). Place the beef back into the sauce and toss to coat. I like to toss it back into the oven for 20’ish minutes, but that’s optional.
  • To serve, place some of the beef and veggies onto a plate and spoon some of that delicious sauce over everything. Top with some chopped cilantro or parsley. Enjoy!