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Cajun Slow Cooker Pot Roast
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Cajun Slow Cooker Pot Roast

When I make Cajun slow cooker pot roast I have only one goal in mind: making the perfect pot roast po boy sandwich.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword Cajun, crockpot, pot roast, slow cooker
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Servings 8 servings
Calories 396kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3-4 pound chuck roast remove any extra fat
  • 3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil divided
  • ½ cup carrots diced
  • ½ cup celery sliced
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 4 cloved garlic minced
  • ¼ cup red wine optional, can just add more broth or use water
  • 2 cups beef broth

Instructions

  • Rub the seasoning over the roast. Don't be shy with it.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat in a large pan or Dutch oven.
  • Add the carrots, celery and onion and saute until they just start to caramelize..
  • Add the garlic and saute another minute, stirring.
  • Remove the vegetables from the pan and place in a slow cooker set to low. Add the remaining oil.
  • Add the chuck roast and sear well on all sides. Remove to the slow cooker.
  • De-glaze the pan with the red wine, scrapping up any bits that are stuck to the bottom.
  • Add the beef broth and reduce by 1/4th. Pour over meat and vegetables.
  • Cover and cook for 8-10 hours or until tender.
  • Carefully remove the meat and chop or slice as desired. I prefer to return the chopped or sliced meat to the slow cooker until I'm ready to use it.

Nutrition

Calories: 396kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 375mg | Potassium: 740mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2680IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 4mg