Southwest Roast has become a family favorite. It’s the perfect meal to prepare when you have big plans for the day, but want to come home to a delicious, healthy meal, instead of grabbing burgers and fries.

I’m not that clever in the kitchen. I love tablescaping more than cooking. But, after you set the table, you actually have to put food on it because the family expects to eat. What’s up with that?

 

Just so you know, if you set the table in an enticing manner, company might not notice you overcooked the roast, or have lumps in your smashed potatoes. Or you could be a really good cook and use mismatched dishes and the family won’t notice the table.

 

Once everyone oohed and aahed over my table setting, complete with nut-filled tiny wicker baskets edged with lace sitting by each place setting. My creativity came in handy because while they were nibbling, I was dividing the uncooked  meatloaf into muffin pans and trying to get them cooked in less than 15 minutes.

I shoulda’ actually put the meatloaf in the oven, BEFORE I set the table.

So, when I do find a good recipe I can make successfully and my family loves it, I like to pass it on.

 

 

     Place in  bottom of slow cooker:

     
Cook 20-24 hours on low. After about 18 hours, stir so the meat will fall apart. Add water if necessary as cooking. Serve in flour tortillas with grated cheese, sour cream, and pico de gallo. 

 

 

 

 

I like to double this recipe because I cook for a large crowd and this makes great leftovers. To use less red meat, I double all the ingredients accept the roast. Just be sure there’s enough water for the extra beans.

 

 

We’ve also started it on Saturday afternoon to have ready when we come home from church on Sunday.

 

 

I discovered this in the roast while serving, but you really don’t have to include it.

 

I’m pretty sure your roast will turn out just fine without it.

 

But that’s not the secret ingredient.