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Before putting in the slow cooker, trim the fat from the roast to avoid greasy gravy. If your roast weighs 3 or more pounds, cut it in half to ensure even cooking. Margaret Thiel - Levittown, Pennsylvania
Nutritional Facts 5 ounces cooked beef with 1/3 cup gravy equals 267 calories, 8 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 102 mg cholesterol, 983 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 34 g protein.
Originally published as Picante Beef Roast in Simple & Delicious September/October 2009, p66
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Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied red wine such as Pinot Noir.
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Reviewed on May. 19, 2013 by parksville
Used a 2-1/2 lb chuck roast which I cut in half, rolled in flour, salt & pepper and seared. Popped it into the crock, poured the sauce on top and cooked for 8 hours on low. It literally fell apart! We really liked the gravy too. Served it w/ roasted potatoes, carrots and onions on the side. Will definitely make again.
Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2012 by mjtotch
This was good...not as spicey as I expected though. If you like it hot I'd use hot picante and more taco spice.
Reviewed on Oct. 09, 2011 by ppeyatt
This was simple to put together and made a great Sunday dinner.
Reviewed on Oct. 09, 2011 by nannyto15
Super easy ..super delicious!!!
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2011 by theheat01
Slow cooker meals are already easy but this is probably the easiest ever! And it is absolutely delicious! The gravy is great on potatoes as well!
Reviewed on Jan. 06, 2011 by meltaylor
I used a top round roast as I went for what looked best for roasts at our Meat Dept but will definately try with bottom round next time since there's a 30 calorie difference in 5 oz of meat. I also used "reduced sodium" picante, tomato sauce and taco seasoning. I cooked at 275* for 5 hours and it come out fork tender. The "Gravy" was amazing flavor with the roast. I'll definately be fixing this again.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2010 by ezondii
Absolutely wonderful flavor - I did not brown the beef ahead of time, but don't think I needed to necessarily either. Sauce can stand alone without thickening agent if you're not serving potatoes or rice as a side.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2010 by celette
MMMM. Delicious. And a great out of the pantry dish. Only thing I did different: I browned the meat before putting it in the crock pot.
Reviewed on Dec. 09, 2009 by sandietannock
Very good and soooooooo easy. We loved it!!
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2009 by Bruha1
Loved it! We did not do the cornstarch and water part.
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