Crock Pot Cajun Roast and Black Beans

An adaptation of Crock Pot Cajun Pot Roast. This one is high fiber and lower fat. And still delicious!

• Ready In: 6 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 1 crock pot

Ingredients

• 1  lb black beans, dry, cooked just until slightly tender
• 1  lb beef roast or 1  lb beef stew meat
• 28  ounces crushed tomatoes
• 14  ounces  chicken stock, reduced sodium
• 1  teaspoon dried thyme
• 1  teaspoon dried basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1  teaspoon cayenne
• 1  teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 2  onions, chopped
• 5  stalks celery, chopped
• 1  green pepper, chopped
• 5  garlic cloves, minced
• 4  tablespoons flour

Directions

1. Add cooked black beans, tomatoes, stock, thyme, basil, red pepper flakes, cayenne and black pepper to 5 quart crock pot set on low. Stir.
2. Cut meat into cubes.
3. Heat a cast iron pan; brown meat on all sides. Add to crock pot.
4. Saute the vegetables in the olive oil until slightly tender. Add flour and cook for one to two minutes, stirring constantly.
5. Add vegetables to the crock pot. Stir well.
6. Cover; cook at least 6 hours on low setting.
7. Serve over rice.
8. Add hot sauce if desired.