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.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 339kcal
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 cloves 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.
Notes
This roast makes for the best sandwiches!
Nutrition
Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 375mg | Potassium: 744mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2681IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 4mg