Slow Cooked Balsamic Beef Roast
If you're looking for a dish that's both impressive and effortless, this Slow Cooked Balsamic Beef Roast is about to become your new favorite recipe. I've perfected this method over countless Sunday dinners, and it consistently delivers fork-tender meat with a rich, complex flavor that'll make everyone think you spent hours actively cooking.
Ingredients
- 3-4 pound beef chuck roast
- 1/2 cup high-quality balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup beef broth
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 large onion roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Pat the beef roast dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper. This step is crucial for achieving a beautiful sear.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear the roast on all sides until deep brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the roast to your slow cooker and add the chopped onions around it.
- In a bowl, mix balsamic vinegar, beef broth, minced garlic, rosemary, and thyme. Pour this mixture over the roast.
- Add bay leaves to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or on high for 5-6 hours, until the meat is tender enough to shred with a fork.
- Remove the roast and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing or shredding.
- If desired, strain the cooking liquid and reduce it in a saucepan over medium heat until slightly thickened for a delicious sauce.