Slow Cooker Sweet and Spicy Roast

This roast was awesome. Purely awesome. Because it uses soda it was falling apart and tender and wonderful. The roast itself tasted pretty normal a maybe a little spicy-esque but the gravy was definitely different and so very good. I loved it! And now we have lots of leftovers! 

http://www.melskitchencafe.com/2010/07/slow-cooker-sweet-and-spicy-bbq-pot-roast.html

INGREDIENTS

• 4-7 pounds boneless chuck roast, trimmed of large areas of fat
• 1-2 tablespoons saute spice (equal parts garlic powder, salt and black pepper)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 can root beer 
• 1 can (around 9-ish ounces, the size of a soup can) red chile enchilada sauce
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce (I like the Tapatio brand)
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• ¼ cup of water or milk

DIRECTIONS

1. Pat the roast(s) dry with a paper towel; then rub the saute spice all over the roast. Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet or pot until it is shimmering. Brown the roast on all sides in the hot oil, for about 1 minute on each side. The oil should be hot enough to get the roast nicely browned without burning it.
2. Transfer the roast to a 4-8 quart slow cooker. In a bowl, combine the root beer, enchilada sauce, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce and pour over the roast. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 5-6 hours.
3. Remove the roast, reserving juices in the slow cooker. Tent the roast with foil to keep warm. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water/milk, stirring well until the cornstarch is completely dissolved. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the juices in the slow cooker. Cook, uncovered, on high for 15 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Serve sauce over roast with mashed potatoes or any other sides that float your boat.