Cajun Crock pot pot Roast

1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes in puree
* 1 cup beef stock or chicken stock
* 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
* 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
* 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
* 1 bay leaf
* 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
* 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 3 lbs chuck roast, lean
trimmed of fat, cut into 1 1/2 inch thick steaks
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 2 onions, chopped
* 3 stalks celery, chopped
* 1 green bell pepper, chopped
* 4 garlic cloves, minced
* 2 tablespoons flour

Directions



1
Add tomatoes, stock, thyme, basil, red pepper flakes and bay leaf to the crock

2
Mix cayenne, black pepper, and salt. Rub well into the roast.

3
Heat a cast iron pan, add oil and brown meat on all sides. Add to crock pot.

4
Sauté the vegetables in the drippings until tender. Add flour and cook for two
minutes, stirring constantly.

5
Add vegetables to the crock pot.

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

7
Cut into serving size portions.

8
Serve on a bed of rice.