Can I use a different cut of beef?

Yes. Brisket or bottom round also works, though chuck roast gives the best texture for slow cooking. If using leaner cuts, reduce cooking time slightly and keep extra gravy on hand.

How do I make it less sweet or spicier?

Cut the brown sugar in half or replace it with honey for milder sweetness. To spice it up, add jalapeño slices or an extra pinch of chili powder.

Can I prepare this overnight?

Absolutely. You can sear the roast and prep the sauce the night before. Refrigerate everything in the slow cooker insert, then set it to cook in the morning. You’ll come home to a house that smells amazing.

Slow Cooker Caribbean Pot Roast | Ultimate Comfort Meal

Name: Slow Cooker Caribbean Pot Roast | Ultimate Comfort Meal
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 30 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 5 lb boneless beef chuck roast; 2 tbsp flour; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp coarse ground black pepper; 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2″ chunks; 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into 2″ chunks; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 15 oz tomato sauce; Juice and zest of 1 large orange; 2 tbsp packed brown sugar; 2 tsp dried oregano; 2 tsp cumin; 1 tsp coriander; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Description

Slow Cooker Caribbean Pot Roast is tender beef in a bright, spiced orange-tomato gravy with sweet potatoes and carrots. It tastes bold, cozy, and perfect for easy family dinners.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

1 tbsp vegetable oil

5 lb boneless beef chuck roast

2 tbsp flour

1 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp coarse ground black pepper

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2″ chunks

3 large carrots, peeled and cut into 2″ chunks

1 large onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

Gravy Ingredients:

15 oz tomato sauce

Juice and zest of 1 large orange

2 tbsp packed brown sugar

2 tsp dried oregano

2 tsp cumin

1 tsp coriander

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

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Instructions

1. Heat oil in a dutch oven or metal slow cooker insert on high heat.

2. Coat roast in flour, salt, and pepper; brown 3–4 mins per side.

3. Add sweet potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic to slow cooker.

4. Place browned roast on top of vegetables.

5. In the same pan, whisk together tomato sauce, orange juice, brown sugar, oregano, cumin, coriander, chili powder, cocoa, and cinnamon.

6. Pour sauce over meat and vegetables.

7. Cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 5 hours.

8. Garnish with orange zest before serving.

Notes

Browning the meat adds depth of flavor.

Vegetables create a bed to lift the meat and help form a crust.

Adjust spices for more heat or less sweetness as you like.

Substitute or add cauliflower, bell peppers, Yukon or russet potatoes.

Dutch oven option: bake at 325°F for 3–3 1/2 hours.

Safe internal temperature for beef is 145°F per USDA.

Serving tip: Do not leave out more than 2 hours at room temperature.

Storage: Refrigerate up to 3 days; freeze up to 3 months in an airtight container.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Category: Slow Cooker Recipes
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Caribbean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 513
Sugar: 9
Sodium: 684
Fat: 28
Saturated Fat: 13
Unsaturated Fat: 0
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 22
Fiber: 4
Protein: 46
Cholesterol: 156