Description
This Slow-Cooked Caribbean Pot Roast is a flavorful and hearty dish that combines tender beef chuck roast with sweet potatoes, carrots, and a unique blend of spices inspired by Caribbean flavors. The slow cooker makes the meat melt-in-your-mouth tender, while the rich sauce, featuring spices like cumin, coriander, and cinnamon, adds incredible depth and warmth. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this dish is both comforting and full of flavor.
Ingredients
2 medium sweet potatoes, cubed
2 large carrots, sliced
1/4 cup chopped celery
1 boneless beef chuck roast (2–1/2 pounds)
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon grated orange zest
3/4 teaspoon baking cocoa
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Place the cubed sweet potatoes, sliced carrots, and chopped celery in the bottom of a 5-quart slow cooker.
- Brown the Beef: In a large skillet, heat the canola oil over medium-high heat. Brown the beef chuck roast on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Once browned, transfer the roast to the slow cooker on top of the vegetables.
- Sauté the Onion and Garlic: In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onion in the drippings from the beef until it becomes tender, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, brown sugar, cumin, salt, coriander, chili powder, oregano, cinnamon, orange zest, and cocoa. Stir this mixture into the sautéed onion and garlic. Pour in the tomato sauce and stir until everything is well combined. Heat through for 2-3 minutes, then pour the mixture over the beef and vegetables in the slow cooker.
- Slow Cook the Roast: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
- Serve: Once cooked, remove the beef from the slow cooker and slice or shred it. Serve the beef with the vegetables and sauce.
Notes
- Add More Vegetables: Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers, parsnips, or peas for more variety.
- Make It Spicier: If you like a bit of heat, add chopped jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce.
- Use Other Cuts of Beef: You can use brisket or round roast if you prefer a different cut of meat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
