SLOW-COOKER BEEF WITH RED SAUCE

Slow-Cooker Beef with Red Sauce image

A homemade rub spices up this tender beef; vinegar and gingersnaps add depth to the sauce. You can substitute graham crackers for the cookies. -Laurie Tietze, Longview, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 8h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 beef rump roast or bottom round roast (3 pounds), cut into 1-1/2-in. cubes
1 large onion, chopped
1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes, undrained
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1-1/2 cups crushed gingersnap cookies (about 30 cookies)
9 garlic cloves, peeled
1 tablespoon sugar
Hot cooked noodles, rice or mashed potatoes

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients; set aside. , Place beef and onion in a 4-qt. slow cooker; rub beef with spice mixture. Pour tomatoes over the top; sprinkle with vinegar, gingersnaps and garlic., Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender. Stir in sugar. Serve with noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 685mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 36g protein.