Mexican Pot Roast Recipe

Name: Mexican Pot Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, divided; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 (4- to 5-pound) boneless chuck roast; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 21 whole cloves; 3 medium onions; 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can beef broth, divided; 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick; Garnish: fresh cilantro sprig

Servings: persons

1/4 cup all-purpose flour, divided
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 (4- to 5-pound) boneless chuck roast
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
21 whole cloves
3 medium onions
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can beef broth, divided
1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
Garnish: fresh cilantro sprig

1
Stir together 2 tablespoons flour and next 3 ingredients in a shallow dish. Dredge roast in mixture.
2
Brown roast in hot oil in a Dutch oven. Insert cloves into onions, and add onions to Dutch oven. Reserve 1/4 cup broth. Add remaining broth and cinnamon stick to Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until meat is tender.
3
Transfer roast to a serving platter, reserving drippings; keep roast warm. Remove and discard onions. Add water to drippings to make 2 cups, and return to Dutch oven. Whisk together remaining 2 tablespoons flour and reserved 1/4 cup beef broth until smooth; whisk into drippings. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Serve gravy with roast. Garnish, if desired.

225

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, divided, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and more.

Yes, Mexican 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.

Mexican Pot Roast

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