Santa Fe Pot Roast (Slow-Cooker-Crockpot)

Jun 01, 2023June 1, 20230 1

Slow-cooked Santa Fe Pot Roast for dinner tonight

Santa Fe Pot Roast (Slow-Cooker-Crockpot)

by The Chefin Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

8 hours

Ready In

8 hours 15 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 boneless beef chuck shoulder pot roast
	1 package taco seasoning mix
	1 cup salsa ( Salsa Casera Herdez )
	8 whole wheat tortillas

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4-6

Calories

427

Sugar

Fat

18g

This is a recipe for slow-cooker Santa Fe Pot Roast that is perfect for a cozy dinner at home. The beef chuck shoulder used in this recipe becomes incredibly tender after being slow-cooked for several hours with just a few simple ingredients. Salsa and taco seasoning mix make it a little bit spicy and flavorful, and the whole wheat tortillas are the perfect vessel for serving. This recipe is a great choice for a busy weeknight when you don't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen. With just 15 minutes of prep time in the morning, you can have a hot and delicious dinner ready by the time you get home from work.

Instructions

1.	Coat the chuck roast evenly with the taco seasoning mix.
2.	Place the roast in a slow cooker, and pour the salsa over it.
3.	Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours or until the beef is tender.
4.	Serve the pot roast with warmed tortillas, and enjoy!

PROS

This slow-cooker Santa Fe Pot Roast is incredibly easy to make and only requires four ingredients.

The beef chuck shoulder is a budget-friendly cut of meat, making this recipe a wallet-friendly option for feeding a family or a crowd.

CONS

This recipe is high in sodium due to the taco seasoning mix and salsa.

If you have dietary restrictions that require you to watch your sodium intake, you may want to consider making your own taco seasoning mix and using a low-sodium salsa.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Beef is an excellent source of protein, which is crucial for building and repairing muscles, organs, and tissues.
Beef is also rich in iron, which is crucial for healthy blood flow.