A Mexican style pot roast with raisins and almonds is a unique and flavorful dish perfect for a special occasion or a comforting weeknight meal. The combination of tender beef, sweet raisins, crunchy almonds, and a savory Mexican-inspired sauce creates a delightful symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you prefer a slow-cooked pot roast in a crock pot or a quick stovetop version, there are many variations of this recipe to suit your cooking style and preferences. Let's dive into the world of Mexican style pot roast with raisins and almonds, exploring the best recipes that bring this dish to life.
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MEXICAN POT ROAST
Freezes well. The meat can be used in burritos, tacos, Mexican dishes, and soups.
Provided by shasty
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 8h25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season beef chuck roast with salt and pepper. Cook roast in hot oil until browned entirely, 2 to 3 minutes per side; transfer browned roast to a slow cooker.
- Sprinkle onion, chile pepper, hot sauce, taco seasoning, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder over the roast.
- Cook on Low until meat is fall-apart tender, 8 to 10 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.8 calories, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Cholesterol 70.2 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 771.9 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
MEXICAN-STYLE POT ROAST WITH RAISINS AND ALMONDS
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories dinner, roasts, main course
Time 2h40m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees and season the meat with salt and pepper. In a large, heavy pot or Dutch oven with a tight lid, heat the oil over high heat and brown the meat on all sides.
- Add the garlic, beer, broth, chilies, cinnamon sticks, oregano and bay leaves to the pot and bring to a boil. Cover the pot and transfer to the oven. Cook for 1 hour. Add the raisins and almonds and cook for another hour, or until the meat is very tender.
- Transfer the meat to a serving platter. Remove and discard the cinnamon sticks and bay leaves. Transfer the sauce to a blender and puree until smooth. (You may need to do this in two batches.)
- Return the sauce to the pot, season with chipotle and salt to taste and reheat if necessary. Pour sauce over meat and garnish with cilantro and toasted almonds. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 455, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 37 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 642 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams
MEXICAN POT ROAST
Provided by Food Network
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Trim the beef chuck and place in a container just large enough to hold it. Pour the Beer Marinade over and refrigerate several hours or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lift the meat from the marinade and pat dry. Reserve the marinade. Over a medium high heat, in a heavy Dutch oven, heat the lard. Brown the steak on both sides. Add the onions and cook for 3 minutes. Add the garlic, cook for 2 minutes and then add tomatoes, salt, pepper, bay leaves, beer, water, and the reserved marinade.
- Cover and bake about 45 minutes. Add the carrots and potatoes. Cover and cook an additional 45 minutes or until the meat is very tender.
- To prepare the marinade, whisk together the oil, beer, and lemon juice. Add the garlic, salt, pepper, bay leaves, mustard, basil, oregano, and thyme. Mix well.
MEXICAN POT ROAST
Make and share this Mexican Pot Roast recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sweet PQ
Categories Roast Beef
Time 3h15m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325*. In a large Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Brown the meat on all sides and remove.
- Add the onion to the pot and cook until light golden in colour.
- Add the garlic, green pepper, jalapeno, chili powder and cumin seed. Stir constantly and cook for one minute.
- Add the oregano, beef broth, beer, worcestershire sauce and tomato paste. Stir until combined.
- Return the beef back to the pan. Cover and bake @ 325* for three hours, turning the beef three times.
- When the beef is very tender, remove to a plate and tent with foil.
- Reduce the liquid on top of the stove by 1/3. Season with more chili powder, (to your taste) if desired.
- Stir in cilantro and lime juice.
- Carve the beef, placing on a shallow platter. Pour sauce over and serve.
MEXICAN POT ROAST
Make and share this Mexican Pot Roast recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Audrey M
Categories Meat
Time 12h30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Brown beef in 2 Tablespoons of oil.
- Place in crock pot.
- Combine remaining ingredients and pour over meat.
- Cover and cook on Low 10 to 12 hours.
- Add extra water as needed.
- Serve with garlic potatoes, herb butter noodles, or rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 618.5, Fat 52.1, SaturatedFat 18.9, Cholesterol 124.2, Sodium 643.3, Carbohydrate 5.5, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.3, Protein 31.3
MEXICAN POT ROAST FILLING
My son's friends used to request this recipe when they came over...ten years later, they're still talking about it. The meat makes an excellent filling for tacos, burritos or enchiladas and freezes well.-Connie Dicavoli, Shawnee, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 8h25m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Cut roast in half; rub spice mixture over meat. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Top with chilies, onion and garlic. Pour broth over meat. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender., Remove meat from slow cooker; shred with two forks. Skim fat from cooking juices. Return meat to slow cooker; heat through. Using a slotted spoon, place 1/2 cup meat mixture on each taco shell. Top with tomatoes, lettuce and cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 247mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
RICE WITH ALMONDS AND RAISINS
The rice is cooked in chicken broth instead of water to give it a good flavor. This dish would complement any meat, poultry, or fish. Delicious!
Provided by Annette
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion, stirring, until tender. Stir in the rice, raisins, broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed. Stir in almonds before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.8 calories, Carbohydrate 44.6 g, Cholesterol 9.5 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 382.7 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
SWISS CHARD WITH RAISINS AND ALMONDS
Categories Leafy Green Side Sauté Easter Raisin Almond Sherry Chard Chile Pepper Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring Sherry and raisins to a simmer in a small saucepan. Remove from heat; let cool.
- Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add almonds and cook, stirring frequently, until just beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant but not browned, about 1 minute more. Add chard by handfuls to pot, tossing to wilt between additions, and cook until tender, about 4 minutes.
- Add raisins with soaking liquid, chile, lemon zest, and 2 teaspoons lemon juice. Season with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice, if desired, and toss to combine.
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of beef: Chuck roast is a good choice for this recipe because it is a tough cut that will become tender when cooked slowly.
- Sear the beef before braising: Searing the beef helps to develop flavor and color.
- Use a variety of vegetables: The vegetables in this recipe add flavor and nutrition. Feel free to add or substitute your favorite vegetables.
- Use a good quality broth: The broth is an important part of the flavor of this dish, so use a good quality broth or stock.
- Cook the roast until it is fall-apart tender: The roast is done when it is fall-apart tender. This will take about 3 hours on low in a slow cooker or 8-10 hours on low in a Dutch oven.
- Serve the roast with your favorite sides: This roast can be served with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or vegetables.
Conclusion:
This Mexican-style pot roast is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The beef is fall-apart tender and the sauce is flavorful and tangy. The raisins and almonds add a unique and delicious touch to this dish. This recipe is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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