Ingredients

  • 1 (2 to 3 lb.) beef cross rib roast, well trimmed
  • 3 Tbsp. cooking oil
  • 3 c. water
  • 1/2 tsp. liquid smoke
  • 1 3/4 c. salsa (mild or medium)
  • 1 (15 1/4 oz.) can whole kernel corn
  • 1 (15 1/2 oz.) can kidney beans
  • 1 c. chopped onion
  • 2 medium potatoes, diced (optional)
  • 2 whole jalapeno peppers, diced, seeds removed

Method

  • Brown beef in oil over medium heat in Dutch oven.
  • Combine liquid smoke and 3 cups of water.
  • Pour over meat. Simmer over low heat for two hours, occasionally basting with juices until fork-tender.
  • Remove meat.
  • Reserve liquid in Dutch oven.
  • Add potatoes and onion to liquid in Dutch oven.
  • Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add corn, kidney beans and jalapeno peppers.
  • Simmer for 10 minutes.