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Slow Cooker Balsamic Pot Roast

Slow Cooker Balsamic Pot Roast

Enjoy this Slow Cooker Balsamic Pot Roast with rich balsamic glaze and tender beef, perfect for dinner!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 10 servings
Calories 561 kcal

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • large pot or skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 pounds chuck roast boneless
  • 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 leaf bay leaf
  • cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon beef base optional but recommended
  • 0.5 cup red wine
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 3 medium carrots chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 12 pieces baby gold potatoes

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot or skillet add 2 tablespoons of canola oil on high heat.
  • Season the pot roast with the salt and pepper.
  • Add the pot roast to the pan and brown on both sides, 3-5 minutes on each side.
  • Add the meat to the slow cooker.
  • Add the onions into the pan you browned the beef in and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • If you have space around the meat in the slow cooker add in some small potatoes and carrots.
  • Top the beef with the onions, garlic, thyme, and bay leaf.
  • In a small cup add the beef base (if using) to the balsamic vinegar and whisk.
  • Top the beef with the balsamic mixture, red wine, and brown sugar.
  • Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
  • Remove bay leaf before serving.
  • To make the sauce into a glaze, strain the liquid out after it is done cooking.
  • Spoon off the fat and discard.
  • Add the remaining sauce to a small pan and cook in a saucepan on medium heat until thickened, about 8-10 minutes.
  • If you want a stronger balsamic flavor, add in another 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar to the sauce before cooking it down in the saucepan.

Notes

This recipe is perfect for meal prep and feeds a crowd.

Nutrition

Serving: 10servingsCalories: 561kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 39gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 645mgPotassium: 1575mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 3088IUVitamin C: 42mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 6mg
Keyword beef recipes, comfort food, Family Dinner, Pot Roast, Slow Cooker Balsamic Pot Roast, Slow Cooker Recipes
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