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Southwest Beef Pot Roast

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Southwest Beef Pot Roast: Main Image
From: National Cattleman's Beef Association

Quick Facts

Servings: 8

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Wine Pairings

  1. Zinfandel
  2. Malbec

Ingredients

  • 1 beef bottom round roast (3 to 4 pounds)
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 jar (16 ounces) prepared thick-and-chunky salsa
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed, drained
  • 1-1/2 cups frozen corn, optional

Directions

  • Heat oil in stockpot over medium heat until hot. Press cumin evenly onto all surfaces of beef roast. Place roast in stockpot; brown evenly. Pour off drippings.
  • Season roast with salt and pepper; add salsa. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 2-1/2 to 3-1/4 hours or until roast is fork-tender.
  • Remove roast; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking liquid. Stir in beans and corn, if desired; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 8 to 10 minutes or until liquid is slightly thickened.
  • Carve roast into thin slices. Serve with bean mixture.
Recipe courtesy of the National Cattleman’s Beef Association

This recipe is an excellent source of protein, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, selenium and zinc; and a good source of fiber and iron.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 410
  Calories from Fat 174 (42%)
(29%)Total Fat 19g
(32%)Saturated Fat 6g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 9g
(43%)Cholesterol 129mg
(31%)Sodium 754mg
(26%)Potassium 893mg
Total Carbohydrate 16g
(15%)Dietary Fiber 4g
Sugars 3g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(89%)Protein 44g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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