Laredo Barbecued Pot Roast Recipe

Name: Laredo Barbecued Pot Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds beef cross rib, pot roast; 1 each onions chopped; 1 each garlic clove, minced; 8 ounces tomato sauce; 1/4 cup sugar brown; 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon prepared mustard prepared; 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon italian herbs crumbled; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; ⅔ cups milk; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3/4 cups flour, all-purpose; 1/2 cup cornmeal; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

3 pounds beef cross rib, pot roast
1 each onions chopped
1 each garlic clove, minced
8 ounces tomato sauce
1/4 cup sugar brown
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon prepared mustard prepared
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon italian herbs crumbled
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
⅔ cups milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3/4 cups flour, all-purpose
1/2 cup cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt

1
Trim excess fat from beef; brown in skillet, remove and reserve.
2
Saute onion and garlic until soft in pan drippings.
3
Place pot roast in slow cooker with onion and garlic.
4
Combine tomato sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, worcestershire sauce, salt, italian herbs and pepper in a small bowl; pour over beef, cover.
5
Cook on Low for 10 hours, or on High for 6 hours, or until beef is tender when pierced with fork.
6
Remove beef to a heated platter and keep warm.
7
Turn heat control to High while making dumplings.
8
Combine milk and vegetable oil in a medium sized bowl.
9
Sift 3/4 cup flour and cornmeal, baking powder and salt over milk and oil.
10
Stir just until mixture is moist.
11
(Dough will be soft.)
12
Drop onto hot food in slow cooker.
13
Cook on High for 30 minutes or until puffy light.
14
(Do not remove the cover or the dumplings will not puff up.)

1165

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds beef cross rib, pot roast, 1 each onions chopped, 1 each garlic clove, minced, 8 ounces tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Laredo Barbecued Pot Roast falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Laredo Barbecued Pot Roast

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