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.
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
Instructions
- Place the chuck roast into the base of the slow cooker.
- 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.
- In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, and minced garlic.
- Pour the prepared balsamic sauce over the roast in the slow cooker, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook the roast on the low heat setting for 8-10 hours, until the beef is fork-tender.
- 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.
- Continue cooking for an additional 30-60 minutes until the sauce reaches the desired consistency.
- Shred the cooked beef using two forks, then serve it over mashed potatoes for a complete meal.