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Mocha Rubbed Pot Roast

August 6, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Coffee and beef may seem like unlikely partners, but this recipe makes them the perfect pair. This is not your average pot roast, it has so much flavor! You will smell the aroma of the coffee and spices as soon as you walk in the door. You will also feel good that you are feeding your family a healthy meal full of protein and vitamins. This pot roast goes perfectly with Mint Sugar Snap Peas and a whole-wheat roll.

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Beef roast is an great option for slow cooking and braising due to it being a less tender cut.
  • CourseMain Dish
Servings Prep Time
8 5 minutes
Cook Time
6 hours
Servings Prep Time
8 5 minutes
Cook Time
6 hours
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Beef roast is an great option for slow cooking and braising due to it being a less tender cut.
  • CourseMain Dish
Servings Prep Time
8 5 minutes
Cook Time
6 hours
Servings Prep Time
8 5 minutes
Cook Time
6 hours
Ingredients
Mocha Rub
  • 2 Tablespoons ground coffee beans
  • 1 Tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Roast
  • 2 lb beef roast
  • 1 cup brewed coffee
  • 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped
  • 1/8 cup honey
  • 3 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
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Instructions
  1. Rub- Mix all coffee, paprika, and all other spices in a shallow dish.
  2. Pat the roast with a paper towel. Rub mixture over the the roast and rub it in well with your hands.
  3. Pour coffee, broth, onion, honey and balsamic vinegar into the slow cooker. Place the roast with the slow cooker and broth mixture . Cook for 6-7 hours on low. *You can serve the roast with or without the liquid.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Beef, coffee, crock pot, dinner, pot roast, protein, recipe, recipes, Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Taco Soup

July 20, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Its getting a little cooler and now, it’s time for soup!  Try this easy slow cooker soup for dinner.  Just add your ingredients, set the clock and go! Slow cooker Taco Soup recipe ready to warm you up! plated in a bowl surrounded by chilis and cilantro.

Slow cooker Taco Soup recipe ready to warm you up! plated in a bowl surrounded by chilis and cilantro.
Slow Cooker Taco Soup
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Servings
10
Slow cooker Taco Soup recipe ready to warm you up! plated in a bowl surrounded by chilis and cilantro.
Slow Cooker Taco Soup
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Servings
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Servings
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Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 lb extra lean ground beef
  • 1 large yellow onion chopped
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans Ranch style beans
  • 1 (15 ounce) can low sodium kidney beans
  • 1 (15 ounce) can low sodium kernel corn
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans low sodium stewed tomatoes
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1/2 ounce low sodium taco seasoning about 1/2 of one packet
  • 1/2 ounce dry ranch style dressing mix about 1/2 of one packet
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  1. Cook ground beef with chopped onion; drain grease.
  2. Add to large crock pot.
  3. Clean tops of all canned goods before opening
  4. Then add other ingredients (including liquid from vegetables) to the meat mixture in the crock pot.
  5. Stir well. Simmer in crock pot on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: bean, beans, Beef, canned, corn, crock pot, dinner, lunch, recipe, recipes, Slow Cooker, soup, taco, tacos, tex mex, vegetable, vegetables

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