Serves: 8

INGREDIENTS:

• 1-1/2 cups tomato paste

• 1/4 cup lemon juice

• 2 tbsp. mustard

• 1/2 tsp. salt

• 1 chopped carrot

• 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

• 1/2 tsp. minced garlic

• 4 pounds boneless chuck roast

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In a large bowl, combine tomato paste, lemon juice, and mustard. Stir in salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
2. Place the boneless chuck roast and chopped carrot in a slow cooker.
3. Pour the tomato mixture over the chuck roast and carrot in the slow cooker.
4. Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low heat setting for 7 to 9 hours. This slow cooking process will allow the flavors to develop and the meat to become tender.
5. After the cooking time is complete, carefully remove the chuck roast from the slow cooker and use a fork to shred the meat into smaller pieces.
6. Return the shredded meat to the slow cooker and stir it to evenly coat the meat with the flavorful sauce.
7. Continue cooking the chuck roast with the sauce for approximately 1 more hour on low heat setting to further enhance the flavors.
8. Once the additional cooking time is complete, the dish is ready to be served. You can serve the shredded chuck roast and sauce over rice, mashed potatoes, or your choice of side dish.

Enjoy your delicious and tender chuck roast with the tangy tomato-mustard sauce!

ALLERGIES:

SF (Shellfish-Free)

GF (Gluten-Free)

DF (Dairy-Free)

EF (Egg-Free)

NF (Nut-Free)

Here are some variations of the chuck roast recipe:

1. Mexican-Inspired Chuck Roast: Add 1 tbsp. of chili powder, 1 tsp. of ground cumin, and 1 chopped jalapeno to the tomato mixture for a spicy kick. After cooking, serve the shredded chuck roast in tortillas with your favorite taco toppings like avocado, salsa, and shredded cheese.
2. Italian-Style Chuck Roast: Mix 1 tbsp. of Italian seasoning and 1/4 cup of red wine into the tomato paste mixture. After cooking, serve the shredded chuck roast over pasta or polenta with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.
3. Asian-Inspired Chuck Roast: Add 1/4 cup of soy sauce, 2 tbsp. of brown sugar, and 1 tbsp. of grated fresh ginger to the tomato mixture. After cooking, serve the shredded chuck roast over steamed rice and top with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
4. Barbecue Chuck Roast: Mix 1/2 cup of barbecue sauce into the tomato paste mixture. After cooking, serve the shredded chuck roast on hamburger buns with coleslaw for a delicious pulled beef sandwich.
5. Moroccan-Spiced Chuck Roast: Add 1 tsp. of ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp. of ground cumin, and 1/4 tsp. of ground cloves to the tomato mixture. After cooking, serve the shredded chuck roast over couscous or quinoa with a sprinkle of chopped fresh cilantro.
6. Mediterranean Chuck Roast: Stir in 1/4 cup of pitted chopped Kalamata olives and 1 tbsp. of capers to the tomato mixture. After cooking, serve the shredded chuck roast with roasted vegetables and a side of tzatziki sauce.
7. Hawaiian Chuck Roast: Mix 1/4 cup of pineapple juice and 2 tbsp. of brown sugar into the tomato paste mixture. After cooking, serve the shredded chuck roast over coconut rice and garnish with chopped fresh pineapple and cilantro.