Cranberry-Chipotle Beef
Looking for a slow-cooked roast recipe that serves just two? This fiery chipotle-seasoned chuck roast is a delicious possibility.
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
Makes 2 servings.
Ingredients
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1 small onion, cut into thin wedges
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12 ounces beef chuck roast
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1/2 of a 16-ounce can (about 3/4 cup) whole cranberry sauce
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1/2 to 1 teaspoon finely chopped canned chipotle chile peppers in adobo sauce*
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1 cup instant brown rice
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Fresh jalapeno chile peppers, halved (optional)
Directions
1.
Place onion in a 1-1/2-quart slow cooker. If necessary, cut beef to fit into cooker; add to cooker. Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and garlic. Combine cranberry sauce and chipotle peppers. Pour over all.
2.
Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 6 to 8 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 to 4 hours. If no heat setting is available, cook for 4-1/2 to 5-1/2 hours.
3.
To serve, cook rice according to package directions, except omit salt and butter. Serve beef mixture with rice. If desired, garnish with jalapeno peppers. Makes 2 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 506, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 101 mg, Sodium 296 mg, Carbohydrate 71 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 40 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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