I love this as a base recipe and the first time I made it as is....... since then I have kicked it up a bit. I add a hot salsa (my family likes a good kick) I don't measure the taco seasoning I just add but I m pretty sure I add more then 1/4c , I use 2 fresh garlic cloves pressed, I add pepper-jack cheese to the cheddar, as well as rotel diced tomatoes (w chilies)- sometimes hot and sometimes not! plus I will add finely chopped either jalaps OR serrano pepper. I then taste it to see if I like it and then mess with it accordingly. If its too hot then I just add more of the cheeses. _ all with my Pampered Chef products:)

Reviewed On: Apr. 7, 2010

I thought this was great although like everyone else I made a few adjustments. I added a can of diced tomatoes in with the sauce, I added about a half a cup of water to cover my veggies, added more potatoes and of course more of the spices, I dont measure spices when cooking so I cant give you an exact amount. I added a little more orange zest which in turn made me add more chili powder, coriander, cumin and I also added some chipotle and some Cajun seasoning to give a little more flavor. Overall I thought this was a great variation from the traditional pot roast and will definitely make it again. I may try to find some other veggies to put in it besides potatoes and carrots.. maybe some green beans??? if I make any other changes I will def. write it up!! Hope you enjoys it as much as me and mine!

Reviewed On: Oct. 11, 2009