Crock Pot Coffee Spice Rubbed Smokey Roast Beef

• COFFEE SPICE RUB
• 2 tablespoons coffee, grounds
• 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle chile pepper (Mrs. Dash makes a ground chipotle spice blend)
• 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• ROAST
• 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
• 2 1/2 lbs top round roast (the recipe calls for chuck roast, but I prefer top round)
• 1 red onion, halved and sliced
• 3/4 cup water

1. Mix all spices for the coffee spice rub in a small bowl.
2. Rub the spice mixture all over the beef roast taking care to really rub it in well!
3. Heat 1/2 Tbsp coconut oil in a large skillet over Medium-High heat. Make sure the oil is hot or you will lose your spices.
4. Using tongs, place the roast into the hot skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until a nice crust starts to form. Remove from pan and set aside.
5. Place sliced onions in the bottom of a crock pot.
6. Place seared roast in the slow cooker on top of the onions.
7. Add the water, cover and cook on high for 5-6 hours or on low for 7-8 hours.

coffee spice, coffee, ground chipotle chile pepper, cocoa, cinnamon, garlic powder, oregano, cumin, salt, coconut oil, chuck roast, red onion, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/crock-pot-coffee-spice-rubbed-smokey-roast-beef-474714 (may not work)