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CAJUN POT ROAST

The rich flavour of this roast is enhanced by the colourful array of vegetables surrounding it.

INGREDIENTS
3-4 lb   1.5-2 kg   Blade or Cross Rib Pot Roast
1 cup   250 mL   beef stock
1   1   can (14 oz/ 398 mL) Italian stewed tomatoes
1/4 tsp   1 mL   cayenne
1   1   bay leaf
1 tbsp   15 mL   Worcestershire sauce
3/4 cup   175 mL   EACH chopped onions and celery
1   1   EACH red and green pepper, chopped
6   6   carrots, cut into chunks
6   6   potatoes
1 cup   250 mL   EACH frozen corn and okra (optional)

PREPARATION TIME: 30 minutes
COOKING TIME: 3 hours

DIRECTIONS
In large, lightly oiled pot, brown roast on all sides. Reduce heat and add remaining ingredients (except corn and okra). Simmer covered on stove or in 325°F (160°C) oven for 2-1/2 hours. Season with salt to taste. Add corn and okra and cook covered for another 15 minutes. Remove roast and vegetables; discard bay leaf. Thicken juice left in pot with a paste made from 2 tbsp (30 mL) each of flour and water. Slice roast and serve with vegetables and sauce.

NUMBER OF SERVINGS: 12 - 15 SERVINGS

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING
222 Calories     9.6 g Fat
17 g Protein     17 g Carbohydrates