Lone Star Pot Roast

A different way to cook a roast.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 3  lbs boneless beef chuck roast
• 1⁄2 tablespoon olive oil
• 14 1⁄2 ounces diced tomatoes, liquid included
• 4  ounces green chilies, chopped
• 2  tablespoons  taco seasoning mix
• 2  teaspoons beef bouillon granules
• 1  teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄2 cup cold water
• 3  tablespoons flour

Directions

1. In a dutch oven, brown the roast in the oil.
2. Combine the tomatoes, chilies, taco seasoning, bouillon, and sugar; pour over the roast.
3. Cover and simmer 2-2 1/2 hours, or until meat is tender.
4. Remove roast to a platter and keep warm.
5. For gravy, pour 2 cups of pan juices into a saucepan.
6. Combine the cold water and flour; stir until smooth.
7. Add to juices; cook & stir over high heat until thickened and bubble; about 3 minutes.
8. Slice roast and serve with gravy.