Crock Pot Cajun Pot Roast

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In the late 1960's i got this from a small restaurant outside of houma louisiana. I remember i oiled" the cook's vocal cords with a lot of cold jax beer to finesse the recipe out of him. About the only thing i've changed is re figuring it for the crock pot."

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Steps

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Add tomatoes , stock , thyme , basil , red pepper flakes and bay leaf to the crock pot set on high.

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Mix well.

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Mix cayenne , black pepper , and salt.

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Rub well into the roast.

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Heat a cast iron pan , add oil and brown meat on all sides.

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Add to crock pot.

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Saut the vegetables in the drippings until tender.

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Add flour and cook for two minutes , stirring constantly.

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Add vegetables to the crock pot.

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Cover , reduce heat to low and cook 6-7 hours.

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Cut into serving size portions.

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Serve on a bed of rice.

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Ingredients

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crushed tomatoes in puree, beef stock, dried thyme, dried basil, crushed red pepper flakes, bay leaf, cayenne, fresh ground black pepper, salt, chuck roast, olive oil, onions, celery, green bell pepper, garlic cloves, flour