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Mouthwatering Slow Cooker Balsamic Beef Roast Will Amaze You! Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 hours
  • Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

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

  1. Season the beef: Generously season the beef roast on all sides with salt and pepper to enhance the meat’s flavor.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Add roast to slow cooker: Place the seared beef roast into the slow cooker, turning it to coat with the balsamic sauce mixture evenly.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.