Chipotle-Fruited Pot Roast

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1 (3 pound) boneless beef chuck pot roast
• 2 teaspoons garlic-pepper seasoning
• 1 (7 ounce) package dried mixed fruit
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Instructions

1. Sprinkle both sides of meat with garlic-pepper seasoning. If necessary, cut meat to fit slow cooker. Place meat in slow cooker.
2. Add fruit, peppers and 1/2 cup water.
3. Cover; cook on LOW for 10 to 11 hours or on HIGH for 5 to 5 1/2 hours.
4. Transfer meat and fruit to a serving platter. Cover and keep warm.
5. Transfer cooking liquid to a bowl; skim off fat.
6. In a medium saucepan combine cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water; add cooking liquid. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly; cook and stir 2 minutes more.
7. Thinly slice meat.
8. To serve, spoon sauce over sliced meat and fruit.