Ingredients

  • 4 lbs chuck roast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 cups diced green chili peppers or (4 ounce) cans green chilies, undrained
  • 3/4 cup hot pepper sauce (adjust for your tastes)
  • water

Method

  • Season roast with salt and pepper.
  • Sear on all sides in oil in skillet (optional).
  • Place in slow cooker.
  • Mix together remaining ingredients except water, and spoon over meat.
  • Pour water down along the sides of the crock pot (so as not to wash off the topping) until roast is 1/3 covered.
  • Cover.
  • Cook on high 6 hours.
  • Reduce to low 2-4 hours, until meat falls apart.
  • Thicken sauce with flour if you like.
  • Serve in tacos, burritos, or your favorite Mexican dish.