Dinner for 6
Mexican Slow Cooker Pot Roast
$6.50for 4255 minServes 6
Chuck roast cooks with vegetables, cumin, chili powder, and bouillon until tender in a slow cooker.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beef chuck roast, 1 lb$6.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $6.99Typical price | |
| Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price | |
| Celery, 0.25$2.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.64Typical price | |
| Carrots, 0.45 lb$1.09/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $0.51Typical price | |
| Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.38Typical price | |
| Broth, 0.25 oz$0.07/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.02Typical price | |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.76 | ||
Swaps
- Swap beef chuck roast for pork roastabout $4.50/lb less at typical prices
- Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsOlive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
- 255 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MexicanDairy-freeLow-carbHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinnersSlow cookerCold-weather comfortWinter
$1.63 per serving$6.50 for 4
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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
Ingredients
- 1 2 1/2 to 3- pound boneless chuck beef roast
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 3 stalks celery
- 3 carrots
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1 cup water
- 2 tsp beef bouillon
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- cilantro (optional)
Steps
- Season the roast with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the roast for 3 minutes per side.
- Place the roast in a slow cooker with the onion, celery, carrots, garlic, water, bouillon, cumin, and chili powder.
- Cover and cook on high for 4 hours and 15 minutes, until the roast reaches at least 145 F and is tender.
- Rest the roast for 5 minutes, then slice or shred it and spoon the vegetables and cooking liquid over it.
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