This Southwestern Pot Roast was inspired by some of my favorite ingredients: chipotles, garlic, tomatoes, chilies, and garlic.. did I mention garlic?
Garlic and Tomatoes, two of my favorite foods, are known to have Cancer Fighting properties, you can read more about their awesomeness and other foods that may help to reduce the risk of Breast and other kinds of cancers here. For me, that’s an added bonus, I just love the way they taste.. whether it’s roasted, baked, fresh, raw, sauteed… I could go on and on. My mom has actually asked me if I’m capable of cooking without garlic. Ummm yes, but only if I have too 😉
This Southwestern Pot Roast is chock full of tomatoes and garlic and a lot of other savory and spicy ingredients. Nathan has declared this his new favorite and the best Roast that I’ve ever made.
It was simple to make, CHOCK full of flavors and my house smelled amazing while it was cooking.
Southwestern Pot Roast
- 3 pound boneless roast (chuck, shoulder… your choice)
- 2 pat butter (1 Tbsp & 1 Tbsp)
- 2 anaheim peppers, chopped (these aren’t as hot as jalapenos, but have more spice than bell peppers)
- 3 chipotles in adobo sauce, chopped
- 1 1/2 yellow onions, chopped
- 6 to 8 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 3 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp salt
- (dash of crushed red pepper flakes if ya like it like that)
- 3 medium roma tomatoes (or the equivalent), chopped
- 2 tomatillos, chopped
- 1/2 C beef broth
- optional rice for serving this over)
Heat oven to 250
Put butter into your 4 QT dutch oven over medium heat and when it’s melted, brown your roast about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove roast and set aside.
Put one more pat butter in your Dutch oven and when it’s melted add in peppers, chipotles, onions, garlic and spices, saute’ about 4 minutes. 
Add tomatoes and tomatillos, saute’ another 4 minutes and then add in broth.
Put roast back into the Dutch Oven, spoon the mixture up over the roast and cover with a tight-fitting lid
Cook 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until the roast falls apart with a fork.
You can serve this as is (which is how we eat it) or over rice.
Easy Southwestern Inspired Pot Roast
Ingredients
- 3 pound boneless roast chuck, shoulder… your choice
- 2 pat butter 1 Tbsp & 1 Tbsp
- 2 anaheim peppers chopped (these aren’t as hot as jalapenos, but have more spice than bell peppers)
- 3 chipotles in adobo sauce chopped
- 1 1/2 yellow onions chopped
- 6 to 8 cloves garlic chopped
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 3 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp salt
- dash of crushed red pepper flakes if ya like it like that
- 3 medium roma tomatoes or the equivalent, chopped
- 2 to matillos chopped
- 1/2 C beef broth
- optional rice for serving this over)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 250
- Put butter into your 4 QT dutch oven over medium heat and when it’s melted, brown your roast about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove roast and set aside.
- Put one more pat butter in your Dutch oven and when it’s melted add in peppers, chipotles, onions, garlic and spices, saute’ about 4 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and tomatillos, saute’ another 4 minutes and then add in broth.
- Put roast back into the Dutch Oven, spoon the mixture up over the roast and cover with a tight-fitting lid
- Cook 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until the roast falls apart with a fork.
Since this is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and I’m doing the whole month of Blogging for Boobs I have a special treat for y’all today. The WONDERFUL ladies from The Hip Hostess have donated the most DELICIOUS pink demi apron to the cause! 
One of y’all is going to win this adorable apron. I have a demi apron from The Hip Hostess and I love, love, love it! It’s sassy, durable and so cute! I think this pink one is going on my wish list and a matching one for Princess!
The rules:
*This first entry must be done to be eligible: Leave a comment telling me how Breast Cancer has affected your life, or someone’s life close to you. (this can be in the same comment as your comment about today’s recipe) 🙂
* Bonus entry: Visit The Hip Hostess and tell me which apron you like the best
* Bonus entry: Donate to Susan G Komen 
using the Blogging For Boobs link and leave me a comment. Once I validate the donation, your bonus entry will be counted. Any amount at all.. every penny, dime, dollar takes us that much closer to finding a cure.
This contest will run from October 12,2009 to October 15, 2009 at 11:59 PM CST Random.org will be used to choose the winner
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That Pot Roast looks tasty! And I LOVE the apron! Very cute!
Thanks for hosting!
~LIz
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My grandmother is the only person close to me who has battled breast cancer. Though it happened before I was born, the scars – physical and emotional still linger. She is truly the strongest person I know. She is a living example of the choice to fight. She is now 96 (going on 97) and is still going strong.
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I clicked on over to the Hip Hostess – figuring I couldn’t love any other apron more than the one you are giving away – but have to confess, I adore the Black A’la Mode, the Espresso Swirl and the Pink Sorbet (I probably need to get a sheath style in the long run – I’m a messy chef/baker)
Thanks for the Giveaway – and for dedicating yourself and your blog to Blogging for Boobs, you inspire.
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I don’t anyone personally that has gone through battling breast cancer (amazing I know) but I did have many breast cancer patients when I worked in the hospital. It amazes me till this day the amount of strength and determination these women have to beat this awful disease.
That looks delish! And OH, how I wish I’d read it last night – before putting a regular ol’ boring pot roast in the crock pot this morning!!! Next time…!
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The roast looks amazing, and the apron is SO CUTE! Breast cancer has affected me in a couple of ways, but what is most on my heart this month is the loss of my friend Tricia’s sister Jen. Jen was only 34 and left a husband and 5 little ones (ages 7 down to 1) when she died of breast cancer in 2008 after a courageous fight. It’s so incredibly sad. Beyond words.
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That roast looks yummy! And the apron is adorable.
Breast cancer doesn’t run in my biological family but my step mother had a mastectomy about 15 years ago and her sister had one 3 years ago and her daughters keep a very close watch on themselves.
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Your post roast looks amazing! You could make my roast beef burritos with the leftovers!
Blessedly, breast cancer has not hit my family… yet. But, my MIL is fighting ovarian cancer. She’s holding steady at 4 years. It’s tough on the whole family.
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Those aprons are cuter than my church clothes! Cherry Me Sheath is what I’d pick. I need a sheath; constantly getting my shirts stained.
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Breast Cancer took my aunt away from my when I was just a teenager. It’s really such a scary and disgusting thing. My aunt would say it took my breasts from me, but it won’t take my life. And, she really did live by that mantra- she lived life to the fullest till her last days here with us.
And, oh my word, that roast looks delicious. Looks like it would go good with tortillas for a burrito. I am so putting it on my menu for this week!
I have been very lucky and thankful not to have any family member be effected with Breast Cancer. I know several others though.
Thanks for the giveaway!
~Liz
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I love the Cherry Me apron! So cute!
Thanks for the giveaway!
~Liz
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Two of my dad’s sisters are currently losing their battle with breast cancer, so the family is in turmoil about having to face the loss of two strong and determined women. Going thru genetic testing next month to determine if I might be at risk. What kills me is that my sister who lives in Quebec cannot request this genetic test at this time, so she’s losing the prevention fight.
On a lighter note, roast looks amazing! Constantly looking for new recipes and appreciate yours!
Veronique
I’m making this tomorrow – got all the ingredients – even the MYSTERIOUS TOMATILLOS – and will have this one simmering in the crock pot all day.
MMMMMMMMM.
A good friend and co-worker went through radiation AND chemo for breast cancer last year. I’d never seen the whole process, from diagnosis to healing. It was educating, painful, and awful, but she is completely in remission and we praise God for that!
OK the pot roast? AMAZING
I’ll have to get someone to make it for me 😉
My favorite aunt is a bc survivor…she found out she had it shortly after my mom died (lung cancer). I was so afraid of losing them both, but she is doing great now!
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Now that it’s chilly in Los Angeles (well, 65 is chilly for us, at least!), this looks like the perfect antidote!! And why would anyone NOT cook with garlic? I am certainly incapable of that feat.
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The pot roast looks so tasty Rachel. I love the Cherry Time Aprons the full length and the hipster ones to cute. Breast cancer has affected my life directly but indirectly. I still feel the hurt of the one diagnosed so it directly does affect me i guess. My online friend found out she has breast cancer and is going through Chemo. She is more than a online friend we have been freinds for years and years I feel as if i know her on a whole new level then just though my computer. She is a mother and a fighter and its just not fair. I am fighting for Beth who is more than my computer buddy she has touched my heart in so many ways. When I found out she had BC I felt as if it was a part of my family. Please pray for her.
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Thankfully, and amazingly, we’ve not been affected by Breast Cancer. No one I know has ever had to deal with it.
Your roast looks absolutely De-Vine!
I’m a crazily messy cook, so I would probably have to go with the sheath style. I adore the Chocolate Mint and the Pink Mocha aprons.
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First… that dish looks amazing. Yum.
Second, my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2000 – she’s in remission and doing wonderfully, but there is a daily reminder of cancer in our lives.
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My grandmother battled breast cancer and won. Then it came back worse than before and she lost her battle & I lost my grandmother at 6.
I love that you are blogging for boobs this month. I wish I could remember the great woman that my grandmother was. Instead all I have are stories of her passed down from my parents & relatives.
Although the one that you are giving away is absolutely adorable, I have to say my favorite is the sheath style pink mocha.
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Looks delicious! Have you tried growing garlic? It’s supposed to be pretty easy, but our starters are still hanging in the garage. 😉
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That looks delicious!! Can I still enter and win even if I have already won once cause I am coveting that apron?!
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Loving the cherry apron. Doesn’t it look like it might be a little bit naughty?
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So this recipe is copied and is what I will be using on my next roast. I usually make on on Sunday (won’t be this week, I’ll be in Vegas *smile*) so it will have to be next weekend. I read this to my husband and he was like, “Yes, please”.
I really don’t know what else I can say about breast cancer. The fact that I am watching my sister in law go through what she is has opened my eyes and definitely made me more aware. I do self checks regularly, and I have scheduled a mammogram for the 26th of this month. I don’t know if I would have every worried about any of it if it wasn’t so close to home. I mean I know that breast cancer is something I need to be aware of, just am more aware and cautious because of her circumstance.
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Oh, was going to tell you that the Cherry Me! full apron is my favorite: Cherry Me! S101-CME. I absolutely love cherries and this is simply adorable. All of the aprons are nice though but that one is my fave. 🙂
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Only my aunt has battled cancer among my close relatives, but she’s beaten it. It affects me the most when I think about my daughter and do research on the dangers of this and that…I’d like to avoid all of them for both of us, please.
And about the recipe!!! I’ve bookmarked it, although it will probably be with the venison roast my brother gave us that’s begging to be thawed and peppered! Please consider linking this up to the Super Foods carnival at Kitchen Stewardship this Thursday – lots of super foods in this dish! (More details here: http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/2009/09/18/announcing-october-fest-carnival-of-super-foods/)
Thanks!!
Katie
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I love those sheath aprons; they all look like they’re cute dresses. The avocado pattern is my fav as I’m a sucker for green!
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Drooling over the pot roast! All my favorite dishes start with garlic and onions!
No one close to me has suffered from breast cancer. A woman I know at church was diagnosed with it and I remember thinking, if anyone can beat this it’s her! And she is!
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I’ve got my eye on that Espresso Swirl apron 🙂
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I don’t like pot roast at all, but you make it look so yummy!!! Thanks for this recipe and so happy to see blogging for boobs is going well! I have the button on my sidebar hopefully that is helping spread the word a bit!! I admire your wonderful attitude and helpful nature!
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Ooh, wow, Rachel, that pot roasts looks yummy!
Thankfully, breast cancer hasn’t affected anyone close to me.
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My mom got it when I was 10, right afer my dad left. It was a very scary, sad time for us! Luckily we had prayer and my grandma to pull us through it safely.
I love this apron. My mother (deceased now), my 2 aunts, my 1st cousin, my mother’s first cousin, all have had mastectomies. This is a cause that is dear to my heart, er boobs. Thank you for doing this blog.
My aunt and my friend’s mother were affected by Breast Cancer. Thankfully they are survivors because of early detection. Breast Cancer Awareness is so important to beating this disease.
I also like the Pink Mocha Demi Style Apron. The recipe looks delicious. I would love to try to make it some time. Thanks for sharing.
My friends mom lost both of her breasts but she’s doing great now.
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I like the Chocolate Mint- sheath or demi.
My best friends mom passed away almost a year ago and she was devastated, I was the only one who could speak at the funeral, all of her kids couldn’t even speak. we all miss her and think about her everyday. We are way more cautious now, and all of us a contributing to komen in any way we can.
A family friend admitted to me that she had not gotten a mammogram in many years despite having the good fortune of having health insurance, something that millions of Americans unfortunately do not have access to. I told her to make an appointment and a month later she found out she had breast cancer. She survived but I don’t know what would’ve happened if she had waited any longer to get a check-up.
My aunt is a breast cancer survivor. Watching her go through having a double mastectomy and chemo and getting up everyday looking at life in to most upbeat way made me realize that life is short and you need to live everyday as it was your last and love like you have never loved before. She is one of the people I look up to most in my life.
My mom had breast cancer about 15 years ago. She has not had any other problems since then, thank goodness!! So, I will turn 34 this Halloween and I will start getting mammograms in the next year or so. I’m a little scared about this, I don’t know what to expect!!
Love you website! I’m a southern girl from Nawlins, Looziana myself!!
I like the pink sorbet sheath apron!
A former co-worker had breast cancer . She went through the whole treatment while holding down two jobs.
Another former co-worker had a daughter who was my age and battled it two or three times. This young woman had two children who were not yet in double digit ages. The young woman died just before she turned 40.
It took my aunt–so breast cancer research is
very important to me!
Yummy, can hardly wait to try the pot roast.
Breast Cancer took my first cousins life, she left behind a husband and four children. Her death inspired my brother and his wife to start a foundation called the Healing Art Foundation.
I have been blessed to not have any family members experience breast cancer. Many of my friends have though, and we’ve been working hard for the past few months to raise enough money for 2 of them to do the Breast Cancer 3 Day walk in Atlanta. I plan on volunteering at the walk – I think it’s going to be inspiring to see so many people walking for such a great cause.
Got diagnosed with breast cancer when I was 38. It was the shock of my life since it was discovered during a routine gyn exam. Still here though 12 years later and very thankful. Spicy pot roast. Yum.
Really like the chocolate mint sheath style apron.
I have had 2 relatives (an aunt and my grandmother) who had breast cancer. It was tramatic and inspiraing at the same time. Watching them suffer through chemo treatments was awful. But I was inspired by their strength.
My best friend is a breast cancer survivor and she had to have a total removal. She has been cancer-free 6 years now and is the most positive, happiest, upbeat person i know.
The recipe sounds and looks scrumptious!! I don’t know if my husband would like it, though.
Happy Fall!
Well its affected me as my hairdresser had it but is doing great now
Thanks for the recipe and the contest!! They both look delicious 🙂
My husbands grandmother is a two time breast cancer survivor. She is 94 now and says she’s been ready to go home for ages and wishes God would just get on with it already. I’m personally glad He hasn’t though as each new story she tells me creates a deeper love and respect for her and all she’s lived through. She’s tough, and fiesty, and I wouldn’t have her any other way!!
The pink demi apron is cute, and I’d love to win it for my daughter, but I absolutely LOVE the sheath style Avocado ala mode for me! It’s FANTASTIC!!
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My aunt fought and eventually died from breast cancer. Watching her struggle has inspired me to help find a cure! Thanks for the chance.
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I have been very blessed not to have anyone in my life affected by breast cancer. I am 24, so I know that this will probably change at some point in my life but pray that it does not.
I started working at age 14 and my first boss was a mentor to me. Twenty years later she died of breast cancer. Luckily it has not yet affected anyone in my immediate family.
I’m a huge slob so I like the sheath style aprons for better coverage when I lift the beaters out of the batter without turning them off, and other dumb stuff like that. My favorite fabric is Avocado a la Mode.
I’m sooo lucky that it hasn’t directly affected me (yet)..but I’ve seen how it affects family of aquaintances & only hope I can have their strength if it does
Thanks
My aunt lost both of her breasts to breast cancer. Happily, she is now 5 years cancer free!
I love the Black a la Mode Sheath style apron!
The pot roast looks yummy!
My aunt is a breast cancer survivor.
I love the cherry me apron.
That pot roast sounds really good! Definitely not your typical roast! My aunt was diagnosed with breast cancer, and thankfully she fought through it.
I love the Avocado a la Mode apron!
The pot roast looks great. Perfect food for the dreary chilly weather we’re having in Ohio. When I was 13 years old, my best friend’s mom was diagnosed with breast cancer and had a mastectomy. I had spent a lot of time at their house, and was very close to the family. A few years later, her cancer returned, and she passed away. It was as if I’d lost a close relative, and my friend was her only daughter, so it was so sad to see what she went through. My mother died of cancer (not breast) at the age of 51, when I was just 21 years old. It’s a horrible disease, and I pray they find a way to prevent and cure it.
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I like the Pink Mocha Sheath Apron
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Oh, that looks really good! I’m making a pot roast today, but I don’t have the ingredients to make this recipe. There’s always next time!
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My great grandmother died of breast cancer as did my Aunt Margaret. I know they are making strides in cancer treatments but my prayer is that someday all cancers can be cured. My dad just died of pancreatic cancer.
On a lighter note….the apron is beautiful:-)
My grandmother is a breast cancer survivor (twice). I’m so thankful I still get to enjoy her and have her in my life since my great-grandmother passed away from breast cancer.
YUM! Pot roast is one of our favorite meals also. I wonder if you could substitute a can of tomatoes instead of the fresh roma. Or would that be cheating?
I have a cousin who had a mastectomy about a year ago due to cancer and my best friend lost her sister to it. I have abnormal cells in my breast that luckily aren’t cancerous but make me at a higher risk. I’m just finishing my 5th year of tamoxifen treatment.
Thanks so much!
I like the black ala mode sheath apron or half apron. Thanks so much.
chocolate mint sheath style apron is my fave!!
Thanks!
Mmm, the pot roast looks awesome!
We’ve had a lot of cancer in our family, but no breast cancer yet. However, we have had very good friends affected by it, and as a woman it of course hits close to home that it could happen to me.
I love the cherry me tea towels.
SOUNDS SOOOOO YUMMY
Breast cancer has effected my life when my friend was diagnosed. watching her lose her hair and having her breast removed. We need to find a cure, no woman should have to go thru this.
I like the Pink Licorice apron, cute!
I am lucky to have not had anyone I know personally affected by breast cancer. I am concerned about it though and do what I can to support research to find a cure.
my grandmother was in her late 70’s or early 80’s when she had a mastectomy came right through it like a trooper
I have lost many friends to breast cancer and one of my best friends is currently battling her second diagnosis.
I like the pink mocha sheath apron. My mother had breast cancer about 5 years ago and since then has been in remission
My mother passed way from breast cancer.I learned so much from her
and the diease.Cancer took her body,but her spirit was untouched,She
loved life and her family and let that carry her through the difficult
times.We laughed,we joked and we cried but it was good because
we had each other and the Lord held her hand.Now for the recipe,
my mouth is watering,it looks so delicious and I am going to have it for
dinner next week or maybe sooner
I love the Pink Sorbet Sheath Apron
The pot roast looks delicious. Can’t wait to try the recipe. Thanks. My sister was recently diagnosed with breast cancer.
I lost my great grandmother to breast cancer. RIP Grandma Doodle
I like the chocolate mint
Breast Cancer has affected my life because had it. She is doing great now!
I’m am going to try to make that recipe!
My mom and FIL are breast cancer survivors.
My aunt died of breast cancer at 23. My parents raised her daughter as my sister, and it makes me so vigilant about my own health now that I’m 24.
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