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

There's nothing like the satisfying flavors of a classic pot roast to warm you up on a chilly evening. This Mexican twist on the traditional pot roast adds a spicy kick and vibrant flavors that will have your taste buds singing. This recipe takes the comforting and familiar pot roast and infuses it with the bold and zesty flavors of Mexico, creating a dish that is bursting with savory and aromatic spices.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 (4 pound) beef chuck roast, trimmed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 ¼ cups diced green chile pepper
  • 1 (5 ounce) bottle hot sauce
  • ¼ cup taco seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 hrs 10 mins
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season beef chuck roast with salt and pepper. Cook roast in hot oil until browned entirely, 2 to 3 minutes per side; transfer browned roast to a slow cooker.
  • Sprinkle onion, chile pepper, hot sauce, taco seasoning, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder over the roast.
  • Cook on Low until meat is fall-apart tender, 8 to 10 hours.
  • Nutrition

    213 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 70mg
    • Sodium: 772mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 49mg
    • Calcium: 17mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 276mg