2 pounds beef for stew, cut into 1 to 1-1/2-inch pieces 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa 1 tablespoon ground ancho chile pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained 1-1/2 cups ready-to-serve beef broth 1 teaspoon minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce 1 teaspoon adobo sauce from chipotle peppers Combine flour, cocoa and ancho chile pepper, salt and pepper. Toss beef in flour mixture. Place beef into crockpot. Pour tomatoes and beef broth over top of beef. Sprinkle remaining ingredient on top. Cover crockpot and cook on high 4 to 6 hours. Adapted from Cattlemen's Beef Board and National Cattlemen's Beef Association |