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A roast with chocolate? Yes, you read that right. This recipe is one your family and friends won't stop talking about! Oh, and it's delicious too!

INGREDIENTS

~3lb roast 1 cup dry red wine 2 tbsp brown sugar ¼ cup vinegar 3 bay leaves ¼ cup cocoa powder 2 tbsp instant coffee 1 tbsp Chili powder 2 tsp cayenne 3 tbsp oregano 2 tbsp thyme 1 tbsp rosemary 5 garlic cloves crushed 3 tbsp onion powder 2 tsp cinnamon 2 tbsp pepper 2 tbsp salt ¼ cup soy sauce ½ cup water 2 tbsp butter

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat large skillet on medium-high with 3 tbsp high temp oil (vegetable or canola).

  2. Sear the meat on all sides for 3 minutes each then take it off the heat and rest for 10 minutes.

  3. Combine dry ingredients and coat the roast then place the meat in a slow cooker or large oven-safe roasting pot/pan.

  4. Add wet ingredients with the roast and cook for 6-10 hours in a slow cooker on a low-temperature setting or in an oven at 275 degrees.

  5. Remove bay leaves and garlic then serve.

  6. Enjoy!

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