Best Mexican Style Pot Roast With Raisins And Almonds Recipes

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MEXICAN POT ROAST



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Freezes well. The meat can be used in burritos, tacos, Mexican dishes, and soups.

Provided by shasty

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 8h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (4 pound) beef chuck roast, trimmed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 large onion, chopped
1 ¼ cups diced green chile pepper
1 (5 ounce) bottle hot sauce
¼ cup taco seasoning
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season beef chuck roast with salt and pepper. Cook roast in hot oil until browned entirely, 2 to 3 minutes per side; transfer browned roast to a slow cooker.
  • Sprinkle onion, chile pepper, hot sauce, taco seasoning, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder over the roast.
  • Cook on Low until meat is fall-apart tender, 8 to 10 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.8 calories, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Cholesterol 70.2 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 771.9 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

PICADILLO IN PITA BREAD



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I made many one-dish, top-of-the-stove meals while raising three children. After I'd worked all day, there was always something to do at home. That didn't leave much time to cook! -Shirley Smith, Orange, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound ground beef
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 small apple, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce or 1 can (7-3/4 ounces) Mexican-style hot tomato sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup raisins
1/3 cup sliced almonds
6 pita pocket halves
Cubed avocado and sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook beef, garlic and onion until beef is brown and onion is soft. Drain fat. Stir in apple, broth, vinegar, tomato sauce, salt, cinnamon and cumin; simmer, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Stir in raisins and almonds. Adjust seasoning if necessary., To serve, fill each pita half with beef mixture. If desired, top with avocado and a dollop of sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 800mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

MEXICAN POT ROAST



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

2 1/2 to 3 pounds beef chuck
Beer Marinade, recipe follows
3 tablespoons pork lard or vegetable oil
2 medium onions, cut into thick slices
4 garlic cloves, finely mashed
3 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 bay leaves
3 cups dark beer
3 cups water
4 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
1/2 cup olive oil
1 cup dark beer
1/4 cup lemon juice
4 cloves garlic, smashed
1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon thyme

Steps:

  • Trim the beef chuck and place in a container just large enough to hold it. Pour the Beer Marinade over and refrigerate several hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lift the meat from the marinade and pat dry. Reserve the marinade. Over a medium high heat, in a heavy Dutch oven, heat the lard. Brown the steak on both sides. Add the onions and cook for 3 minutes. Add the garlic, cook for 2 minutes and then add tomatoes, salt, pepper, bay leaves, beer, water, and the reserved marinade.
  • Cover and bake about 45 minutes. Add the carrots and potatoes. Cover and cook an additional 45 minutes or until the meat is very tender.
  • To prepare the marinade, whisk together the oil, beer, and lemon juice. Add the garlic, salt, pepper, bay leaves, mustard, basil, oregano, and thyme. Mix well.

MEXICAN POT ROAST



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Make and share this Mexican Pot Roast recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sweet PQ

Categories     Roast Beef

Time 3h15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
5 lbs blade roast (or rump, or other "pot roast")
1 onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 green pepper, diced
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin seed
2 teaspoons oregano
2 cups beef broth
1 cup beer
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
4 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1 lime, juice of

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325*. In a large Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Brown the meat on all sides and remove.
  • Add the onion to the pot and cook until light golden in colour.
  • Add the garlic, green pepper, jalapeno, chili powder and cumin seed. Stir constantly and cook for one minute.
  • Add the oregano, beef broth, beer, worcestershire sauce and tomato paste. Stir until combined.
  • Return the beef back to the pan. Cover and bake @ 325* for three hours, turning the beef three times.
  • When the beef is very tender, remove to a plate and tent with foil.
  • Reduce the liquid on top of the stove by 1/3. Season with more chili powder, (to your taste) if desired.
  • Stir in cilantro and lime juice.
  • Carve the beef, placing on a shallow platter. Pour sauce over and serve.

MEXICAN POT ROAST



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Make and share this Mexican Pot Roast recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Audrey M

Categories     Meat

Time 12h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 lbs beef brisket
2 tablespoons oil
1/2 cup slivered almonds
2 cups mild picante sauce
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup water, can add up to 3/4 cup water,as needed

Steps:

  • Brown beef in 2 Tablespoons of oil.
  • Place in crock pot.
  • Combine remaining ingredients and pour over meat.
  • Cover and cook on Low 10 to 12 hours.
  • Add extra water as needed.
  • Serve with garlic potatoes, herb butter noodles, or rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 618.5, Fat 52.1, SaturatedFat 18.9, Cholesterol 124.2, Sodium 643.3, Carbohydrate 5.5, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.3, Protein 31.3

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