CAJUN-STYLE POT ROAST

Cajun-Style Pot Roast image

I often makes this zippy roast when expecting dinner guests. It gives me time to visit with them, and even my friend who's a chef enjoys this dish. -Ginger Menzies, Oak Creek, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 6h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1 boneless beef chuck roast (2 to 3 pounds)
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cans (10 ounces each) diced tomatoes and green chilies
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1-1/2 cups chopped celery
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup quick-cooking tapioca
1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

Cut roast in half; sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. In a large skillet, brown roast in oil on all sides. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine the tomatoes, red pepper, celery, onion, tapioca, garlic and salt; pour over roast. , Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender. Serve with rice. , Freeze option: Remove beef, vegetables and juices from slow cooker; cool slightly. Slice beef; transfer all to freezer containers. Freeze for up to 3 months. To use, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Place in a Dutch oven; heat through. Thin with beef broth if necessary. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 1336mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein.