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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 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours hours
Servings 8 servings
Calories 396kcal
- 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
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.
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