Southwest Beef Pot Roast

• From: National Cattleman's Beef Association

Ingredients

• 1 beef bottom round roast (3 to 4 pounds)

• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

• 2 teaspoons ground cumin

• 1 jar (16 ounces) prepared thick-and-chunky salsa

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed, drained

• 1-1/2 cups frozen corn, optional

Directions

• Heat oil in stockpot over medium heat until hot. Press cumin evenly onto all surfaces of beef roast. Place roast in stockpot; brown evenly. Pour off drippings.
• Season roast with salt and pepper; add salsa. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 2-1/2 to 3-1/4 hours or until roast is fork-tender.
• Remove roast; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking liquid. Stir in beans and corn, if desired; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 8 to 10 minutes or until liquid is slightly thickened.
• Carve roast into thin slices. Serve with bean mixture.