3 lbs. lean boneless beef chuck roast
1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. red pepper
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
Pam or 1 tbsp. olive oil
1 med. sized onion, cut up
1 med. sized pepper, cut up
1 carrot, cut up
5-6 Red Bliss potatoes, washed and cut in half
1 1/2 c. canned crushed tomatoes

Combine chili powder, cumin, red pepper, black pepper, and oregano. Make small slits in roast. Insert spice mixture into each slit. Save some of the spice mixture to add to the gravy.

Spray Dutch oven with Pam; place over medium heat. Brown meat on both sides. Add onions, peppers, and carrot, and enough water to cover bottom of pan. Cover; roast in 350 degree oven for 1 hour. Add crushed tomatoes and potatoes; continue to cook 1 more hour or until meat is tender and potatoes are cooked. Remove roast to serving platter and slice. Arrange vegetables around roast. Serve gravy separately. Serves 10.