Ingredients
1tbspvegetable oil
5lbsbeef chuck roast,boneless
2tbspflour
1tspkosher salt
½tspcoarse ground black pepper
2medium sweet potatoes,peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
3large carrots,peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
1large onion,chopped
3clovesgarlic,minced
15oztomato sauce
1large orange,juiced and zested
2tbspbrown sugar,packed
2tspdried oregano
2tspcumin
1tspcoriander
1tspchili powder
1tspunsweetened cocoa powder
½tspground cinnamon
Preparation
In a large dutch oven or a metal slow cooker, add the vegetable oil on high heat.
Coat the chuck roast in flour, salt, and pepper and brown on both sides in the dutch oven for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
Add the sweet potatoes, carrots, onions and garlic to the slow cooker.
Top with the chuck roast.
In the same dutch oven add in the tomato sauce, orange juice, brown sugar, dried oregano, cumin, coriander, chili powder, unsweetened cocoa powder, and cinnamon. Whisk well until the spices are well combined.
Pour the sauce over the chuck roast and cook on Low for 8 hours or on High heat for 5 hours.
Garnish with the orange peel zest before serving. Enjoy!
