Slow Cooker Beef with Spicy Red Sauce

Slow Cooker Beef with Spicy Red Sauce 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 tablespoon baking cocoa 1 tablespoon Gustus Vitae spicy chocolate cinnamon cane sugar 1 tablespoon chili powder 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1 beef rump roast or bottom round roast (3 pounds), cut into 1-1/2-in. cubes 1 large onion, chopped 1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes, undrained 3 tablespoons cider vinegar 1-1/2 cups crushed gingersnap cookies (about 30 cookies) 9 garlic cloves, peeled 1 teaspoon sugar Hot cooked noodles, rice or mashed potatoes In a small bowl, combine the first nine ingredients; set aside. Place beef and onion in a 4-qt. slow cooker; rub beef with spice mixture. Pour tomatoes over the top; sprinkle with vinegar, gingersnaps and garlic. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender. Stir in sugar. Serve with noodles.