Description
This Mouthwatering Slow Cooker Balsamic Beef Roast is a savory and tender beef dish slowly cooked to perfection. The balsamic vinegar combined with brown sugar, garlic, and onions creates a rich, slightly sweet, and tangy sauce that beautifully complements the beef. Perfect for a comforting family dinner, this recipe requires minimal prep and uses slow cooking to ensure the meat is juicy and flavorful.
Ingredients
Beef Roast
- 3-4 lbs beef roast
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, sliced
Garnish
- Fresh herbs (rosemary or thyme) for garnish
Instructions
- Season the beef: Generously season the beef roast on all sides with salt and pepper to enhance the meat’s flavor.
- Sear the roast: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the beef roast on all sides until it develops a brown, flavorful crust, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Prepare sauce in slow cooker: In the slow cooker, combine balsamic vinegar, beef broth, brown sugar, minced garlic, and sliced onion. Stir to mix the ingredients well.
- Add roast to slow cooker: Place the seared beef roast into the slow cooker, turning it to coat with the balsamic sauce mixture evenly.
- Cook low and slow: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender and infused with the sauce flavors.
- Rest the roast: Once finished cooking, remove the roast and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing. This helps retain juices in the meat.
- Serve and garnish: Slice the beef roast and serve with the slow cooker sauce drizzled on top. Garnish with fresh rosemary or thyme for an aromatic finish.
Notes
- Use a chuck roast or other braising cut for best results.
- Searing forms a delicious crust and seals flavors within the meat.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can thicken the slow cooker juices by simmering them on the stovetop with a slurry of cornstarch and water after cooking.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for 2 months.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.