Balsamic Roast Beef Recipe – So simple and delicious, you’ll definitely want left overs of this balsamic roast beef recipe for all those scrumptious leftover meals!
Okay, this. This needs to be on your menu immediately. No kidding.
By now, you’ve probably noticed that I really love my slow cooker. I also really, really love simple roast beef recipes. And when you marry the two you get the easiest slow cooker roast beef recipes you could ever imagine.
I fall in love with them more every single time I make them. But this. This balsamic roast beef recipe really has become a family favorite.
If you love chuck roast recipes that are different from the one you’ve made week in and week out and love the ease of slow cooker and crock pot recipes, then I think this is one slow cooker beef recipe that you are truly going to love, too!
Full of flavor, but not in a way that is overpowering by any means, my balsamic roast beef recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or a slow Sunday supper.
And the leftovers? You definitely want to have leftovers of this roast beef – or do like I’ve done in the past and cook two just to be sure that you do!
I’m all about simple recipes that I know will be loved when I serve them. When they are routinely requested for supper, I know I’ve done something right. And this recipe falls into that category.
This is one of the few recipes on the blog that I also share in my cookbook and is one that many of you have loved as well.
One of the things I love most about this recipe is that my balsamic roast beef recipe doesn’t require any browning of your beef before adding to your slow cooker or anything of that nature.
How to Make the Best Balsamic Beef
You simply add your roast beef to the slow cooker, mix and pour in all of your liquid ingredients, toss in your garlic and turn on your slow cooker. How easy is that?
After it has cooked, remove your roast beef with tongs into a serving dish. I then like to just use two forks to break the meat that hasn’t already fallen apart into pieces. It is so tender, it practically falls part! Then, I spoon some of the gravy over the meat and serve.
But, be sure to pour the remaining gravy into an airtight container and place in your refrigerator to use for another meal – like these Balsamic French Dip Sandwiches!
Here’s the recipe for my Balsamic Roast Beef. I can not wait to hear how you like this one!
Balsamic Roast Beef Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 (3-4 pound) boneless roast beef (chuck or round roast)
- 1 cup beef stock or broth
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
Instructions
- Place roast beef into the insert of your slow cooker. In a 2-cup measuring cup, mix together all remaining ingredients. Pour over roast beef and set the timer for your slow cooker. (4 hours on High or 6-8 hours on Low)
- Once roast beef has cooked, remove from slow cooker with tongs into a serving dish. Break apart lightly with two forks and then ladle about 1/4 – 1/2 cup of gravy over roast beef.
- Store remaining gravy in an airtight container in the refrigerator for another use.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Enjoy!
Robyn xo
Will this recipe work with a very lean eye of round roast? Or would it work best with a fattier cut?
Would adding potatoes and carrots to it work good with this recipe? If so when should I put them in?
I made this with a pork shoulder and it worked great.
Would you recommend trying this with a pork shoulder, for balsamic pulled pork perhaps?
This one is similar and I use it for pork roasts so I would think you could
Did you serve as is or make into sandwiches?
I love it both ways. I generally serve it as is the first day and then follow up with the french dips or use it another way for leftovers.
Thanks! Made it this morning and had it tonight, very good! My mom stopped by and she loved it too. Thank you again for sharing!
Excellent recipe and so easy. Thanks for sharing. I will be making this again.
SO GOOD!! I even think the meat taste better the next day. The only thing I did different was seared the meat with a little pepper. I didn’t do the reduction. Great as is to my family. I will make again. Recipe is a total keeper.
We LOVED this recipe! My three young kids ate it up, no problem. Super tender and falls apart as you touch it with a fork – and we had trimmed most of the fat off of the roast before cooking, too. The flavour was excellent. I reduced the amount of red pepper flakes to 1/4 tsp because I was worried about it being too spicy for the kids, but I didn’t even notice the red pepper flakes a bit so next time (and there WILL be a next time) I will add the full 1/2 tsp amount. I served it alongside corn-on-the-cob and a fresh green salad. An incredible and simple, no-fuss, recipe with great results! Thank you for sharing.
If I want to add potatoes and carrots at what point would I put those in?
What is the “insert” you are referring to in step 1 of the instructions?
It is the stoneware part of the slow cooker. Some Crockpots have removable stoneware and others don’t, depends on the brand.