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                                            Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 480 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 495 Minutes Servings: 8  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    Before putting in the slow cooker, trim the fat from the roast to avoid greasy gravy. If your roast weighs 3 or more pounds, cut it in half to ensure even cooking. Margaret Thiel - Levittown, Pennsylvania Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                1 beef rump roast or bottom round roast (3 pounds), trimmed  |  
                                                1 jar (16 ounces) picante sauce  |  
                                                1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce  |  
                                                1 envelope taco seasoning  |  
                                                3 tablespoons cornstarch  |  
                                                1/4 cup cold water  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Cut roast in half; place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, combine the picante sauce, tomato sauce and taco seasoning; pour over roast. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or until meat is tender. 2. Remove meat to a serving platter; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer 3 cups to a small saucepan. Bring liquid to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with roast. Yield: 8 servings.                              | 
                         
                         
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