How to Make Baja Pot Roast - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to comfort food, few dishes can beat a hearty pot roast. And if you're looking for a new spin on this classic, look no further than the Baja Pot Roast. This recipe takes the traditional pot roast and infuses it with the vibrant flavors of Baja California, Mexico.

What sets this pot roast apart is the use of Mexican spices and ingredients, such as cumin, chili powder, and lime. These flavors give the dish a zesty kick that's sure to excite your taste buds. And with a slow...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (4 pound) boneless beef chuck roast
  • sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 (24 ounce) bag baby potatoes
  • 2 cups baby carrots
  • 1 ½ cups pico de gallo
  • 1 cup canned diced green chiles, drained
  • ½ cup chopped jalapeno peppers
  • 1 (1 ounce) envelope taco seasoning mix
  • 1 tablespoon garlic pepper seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon red hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 5 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 servings

  • Season chuck roast with salt and pepper on all sides. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add roast and cook until browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to the slow cooker; set on Low.
  • Arrange potatoes, carrots, pico de gallo, green chiles, and jalapeno peppers around the roast. Sprinkle in taco seasoning, garlic pepper, hot sauce, and chili powder. Cover and cook until roast is fall-apart tender, about 5 hours.
  • Nutrition

    251 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 52mg
    • Sodium: 499mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 19mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 360mg