A delicious and effortless slow cooker recipe featuring beef chuck roast cooked in a sweet and tangy balsamic sauce.
Author:Lorenzo Bonucci
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:8 hours on low or 4 hours on high
Total Time:8 hours 15 minutes or 4 hours 15 minutes
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Main Dish
Method:Slow Cooker
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
2 pounds beef chuck roast
1 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, sliced
2 carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, pepper, onion powder, and thyme until well combined.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef chuck roast on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Place the sliced onion, carrots, and celery at the bottom of the slow cooker.
Place the seared beef roast on top of the vegetables in the slow cooker.
Pour the balsamic mixture over the roast, ensuring it is well coated.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the meat is tender and easily shredded.
Once cooked, remove the roast from the slow cooker and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing or shredding.
Serve the meat with the cooked vegetables and drizzle with the sauce from the slow cooker.
Notes
For a sweeter flavor, add an extra tablespoon of brown sugar.
Serve over mashed potatoes or rice to soak up the delicious sauce.