A Very Special Pot Roast for the Crock Pot

Spices and mixed dried fruit make a great flavor for this roast--it's a family favorite. (Don't confuse the dried fruit bits you buy for baking--look for packages of regular size dried apples, peaches, pears and plums).

• Ready In: 5 hrs 5 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  lbs boneless beef chuck roast
• 1  tablespoon  cooking oil
•  salt
•  ground black pepper
• 1 (7 ounce) package  mixed dried fruit
• 2  cups  thinly sliced onions, wedges
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 (5 1/2ounce) can  apple juice

Directions

1. Trim fat from meat and if need be, cut the meat to fit the cooker (3 1/2 to 4-quart cooker).
2. Brown meat on top of stove in a Dutch oven. Brown on all side using the 1 tablespoon of cooking oil. Sprinkle meat with salt and pepper.
3. Cut up any large pieces of dried fruit; place the fruit in the slow cooker; add the onion wedges. Place the meat on top of the fruit and onion; sprinkle with allspice and pour in the apple juice.
4. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hour.