INGREDIENTS
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3 pounds beef chuck pot roast
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1 large onion, halved and sliced
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1 green sweet pepper, cut into 2-inch pieces
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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3/4 cup beef broth
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1 8 ounce can crushed pineapple (juice-pack)
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1 tablespoon instant espresso or French roast coffee powder
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
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1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
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2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled, halved lengthwise, and cut into 2-inch pieces
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Crushed red pepper (optional)