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Slow Cooker Balsamic Beef

This Slow Cooker Balsamic Beef is a deliciously tender and flavorful dish, perfectly suited for effortless meal preparation. Simply add the ingredients to your slow cooker in the morning, and by dinnertime, you’ll have a rich, tangy, and savory meal ready to enjoy.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 People
Course: Main Course, meat recipe
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • For the Roast:
  • 4 pounds boneless chuck roast
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • For the Balsamic Sauce:
  • 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 2 teaspoons garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons water

Method
 

  1. Place the chuck roast into the base of the slow cooker.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the Kosher salt, cracked black pepper, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Mix thoroughly and rub this seasoning blend generously over the roast.
  3. In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, and minced garlic.
  4. Pour the prepared balsamic sauce over the roast in the slow cooker, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
  5. Cover the slow cooker and cook the roast on the low heat setting for 8-10 hours, until the beef is fork-tender.
  6. After cooking, in a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water to form a slurry. Stir this mixture into the liquid in the slow cooker, allowing it to thicken the sauce.
  7. Continue cooking for an additional 30-60 minutes until the sauce reaches the desired consistency.
  8. Shred the cooked beef using two forks, then serve it over mashed potatoes for a complete meal.