Cajun Pot Roast
A 3 lb chuck roast rubbed with Cajun seasoning and cooked 7 hours on LOW on peppers, onion and celery, then served over rice.
Cajun Pot Roast
Course: Main CourseDifficulty: Easy8
servings15
minutes7
hoursA 3 lb chuck roast rubbed with Cajun seasoning and cooked 7 hours on LOW on peppers, onion and celery, then served over rice.
Ingredients
3 lb boneless chuck roast
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp olive oil
1 large yellow onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup low-sodium beef broth
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 bay leaves
3 scallions, sliced
Cooked white rice, for serving
Directions
- Rub the Cajun seasoning and salt over every side of the roast.
- Sear it in the oil 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- Put the onion, pepper, celery and garlic on the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Set the roast on top and add the bay leaves.
- Mix the broth, tomatoes and Worcestershire and pour them around the roast.
- Cover and cook 7 hours on LOW.
- Test with two forks; the meat should pull apart with no resistance.
- Remove the bay leaves and shred the roast in the pot.
- Stir the shredded meat through the vegetables and sauce.
- Serve over rice and top with scallions.
Notes
- Check the salt in your seasoning blend before adding more. The roast keeps 3 to 4 days in the fridge in its sauce.
Cajun Pot Roast, seasoned with care
Cajun seasoning blends vary a lot in salt, so taste the sauce before you add more. Onion, bell pepper, and celery form the classic base. The tomatoes cut the heat and give the sauce body.
Swaps that work for Cajun Pot Roast
A homemade mix of smoked paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne can replace a store blend. Andouille slices add extra spice. Choose a blend that does not list salt first, or the roast turns too salty. Serve over rice.
Serving and storing Cajun Pot Roast
The roast keeps 3 to 4 days in the fridge in its sauce. Reheat it gently with a splash of broth. Leftovers make a great filling for hot sandwiches.
The mistake is adding extra salt before tasting. The seasoning blend already carries plenty.
Slice the scallions thin and scatter them over the top just before serving. The fresh bite works against the rich, spiced sauce. Rice soaks up the juices, and a cold green salad on the side balances the heat.
Cajun Pot Roast at a glance
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 7 hours
- Servings: 8 servings
- Ingredients: 14, led by boneless chuck roast, Cajun seasoning, salt, olive oil
Tips for Cajun Pot Roast
Check the salt in your seasoning blend before adding more. The roast keeps 3 to 4 days in the fridge in its sauce.
Cajun Pot Roast FAQ
How long does Cajun Pot Roast take?
Cajun Pot Roast takes 7 hours of cooking after 15 minutes of prep.
How many people does Cajun Pot Roast serve?
This recipe makes 8 servings.
What do I need to make Cajun Pot Roast?
14 ingredients, led by boneless chuck roast, Cajun seasoning, salt, olive oil. Amounts are in the recipe card above.
