Pete'S Own Southwest Beef Roast

1. 1

   preheat a large skillet (preferably cast iron) to about 350 degrees.

2. 2

   (If using regular skillet heat on med-hi).

3. 3

   Season roast w/salt,pepper and 1 Tbsp chili powder on all sides.

4. 4

   Add oil to skillet and brown roast,turning roast after 2 minutes on each side.

5. 5

   Put roast in a crock-pot or 6-quart stock pot.

6. 6

   Pour all three cans diced tomatoes and chilies over roast to cover (add water if liquid doesn't cover roast) Add remaining chili powder to pot, stir into liquid as best as possible.

7. 7

   cook 2-5 hours or until meat is tender.

8. 8

   About 30 minutes before roast is done, ladle 2 cups of liquid from pot into a saucepan using a wire strainer to remove chunks of tomato.

9. 9

   Mix flour with water until dissolved.

10. 10

    Remove saucepan from heat and add in flour mixture,stir until well blended.

11. 11

    Return pan to stove on low heat.

12. 12

    Stir until sauce thickens.

13. 13

    Slice meat thin,serve with spanish rice.

14. 14

    Spoon sauce over meat and enjoy!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.