Slow-Cooker Cowboy Pot Roast
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Slow-Cooker Cowboy Pot Roast

10 servings
Smoky and savory, our Cowboy Pot Roast is equally at home served over mashed potatoes, grits, or rice. Let the slow cooker do the work for this easy Southwestern-style dish.

Ingredients

  • boneless chuck roast
    1
  • kosher salt
    1 tsp.
  • freshly ground black pepper
    1 tsp.
  • canola oil
    2 tbsp.
  • unsalted butter

    cut into pats and divided

    3 tbsp.
  • medium-size white onion

    thinly sliced, about 2 cups

    1
  • chopped poblano pepper

    from 2 large

    1 c
  • garlic

    minced

    2 cloves
  • can diced tomatoes and green chiles

    undrained

    1
  • worcestershire sauce
    2 tbsp.
  • minced chipotle pepper in adobo
    2 tbsp.
  • envelope au jus mix

    divided

    1
  • smoked paprika
    1 tsp.
  • fresh lime juice

    from 1 lime

    2 tsp.
  • hot cooked rice

    to serve

Directions

  1. 1

    Gather all ingredients.

    Step 1
  2. 2

    Sprinkle salt and 1 teaspoon of the black pepper over roast. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add roast to pan, and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a plate; set aside.

    Step 2
  3. 3

    Reduce heat to medium. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in pan and add onion and chopped pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 6-7 minutes, being sure to scrape up browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add garlic and cook 1 minute longer. Remove from heat, stir diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, chipotle pepper, 1 tablespoon au jus mix, and smoked paprika.

    Step 3
  4. 4

    Place 2/3 of the onion mixture in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Place roast on top of onions. Sprinkle top of roast with remaining onions, remaining au just mix, and remaining 2 tablespoons butter.

    Step 4
  5. 5

    Cover and cook on LOW 8-10 hours or until beef is tender. Skim fat from sauce and shred pot roast. Stir in lime juice. Cover and cook on LOW 15-30 minutes longer to allow flavors to meld.

    Step 5
Slow-Cooker Cowboy Pot Roast
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Slow-Cooker Cowboy Pot Roast

535 min10 servings

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About this Recipe

Imagine a hearty, smoky, and savory pot roast filling your home with incredible aromas, all while doing minimal work. Our Slow-Cooker Cowboy Pot Roast delivers that comforting, restaurant-quality experience with the magic of your slow cooker. It’s a truly satisfying entree that brings Southwestern flair to your dinner table.

This recipe truly shines by leveraging the slow cooker to tenderize a boneless chuck roast over nearly 9 hours, infusing it with deep, complex flavors. The initial sear on the chuck roast creates a foundational richness, while the combination of chipotle in adobo, smoked paprika, and diced tomatoes with green chiles creates that signature Southwestern kick that makes this pot roast uniquely satisfying. The au jus mix adds another layer of savory depth, ensuring every bite is packed with flavor.

You can expect a profoundly tender, fall-apart chuck roast, bathed in a rich, smoky, and savory sauce with just the right amount of warmth from the poblano and chipotle peppers. The slow cooking process ensures every shred of meat is infused with robust flavors, from the mellow sweetness of the thinly sliced white onion to the bright finish of fresh lime juice. This generous recipe yields 10 servings, making it perfect for feeding a crowd or ensuring you have delicious leftovers.

For those who enjoy customizing their meals, this Cowboy Pot Roast offers flexibility. If you prefer a milder flavor, you can reduce the amount of minced chipotle pepper in adobo. To amp up the smoky notes, a bit more smoked paprika can be stirred in towards the end of the cooking cycle. While the recipe suggests serving over hot cooked rice, you could also serve it alongside creamy polenta or even nestled in tortillas for a different twist.

This hearty Slow-Cooker Cowboy Pot Roast is an ideal centerpiece for a comforting family meal or a casual gathering. Serve it piping hot over a bed of hot cooked rice, allowing the rich, flavorful sauce to meld beautifully with every grain.

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