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
I’m not a big meat eater. Made it for dinner and omg….. It was amazing
This is absolutely amazing. Made it 3 nights ago and the hubby has reminded me THREE times to “Give her an awesome review!” Everything about it was delicious. And obviously, the hubby can’t get it out of his head.
With the flavors in this dish, you would think I spent all day on it.
Oh, and I did reduce the sauce and will definitely do that every time. So good, and so easy.
Thanks for such a great meal!
What a terrific, easy, delicious recipe! We made it for a casual New Year’s Eve dinner with friends and it was a big hit. Trying it again today for the Super Bowl get-together but substituting pork loin roast. Any tips on modifying a bit for that cut of meat? Thanks!
All I have in the freezer right now are some boneless pork ribs. I’m wondering if I could use them in this recipe?
Hi Robyn
I don’t use the slowcooker very often so forgive me if this is a silly question. I did go through many of the comments here looking for an answer but didn’t really find anything that addressed it head on. When you cook in a slow cooker it is a very moist enviroment. How exactly, did you achieve the lovely crispiness on the outside of your roast, depicted in the photo, without searing it in a hot pan first? I am dying to know! Thank you! Lori
I bought a round roast specifically for this its almost 4 pounds, but I just realized I got a top round instead of a bottom round, is it going to make a difference should I change anything to make it cup out pretty and tender like yours and also because it is almost 4 pounds should I alter the cooking time at all. I plan to cook on low.
Thanks
Just made this for the third time and my husband and I are already talking about having it again. Thanks for such a great and easy recipe!
My oven is broke so got this in the crockpot now, can wait till it is ready to take, added some mushrooms and carrots!! Saw great reviews so, will be back to post how well my boys and I like it!! Thanks
I didn’t buy roast beef, some shoulder roast, idk for some reason I couldn’t find what I had written down and was very tired and cooked it for 4 hours, and took it out and it was dry, so I sliced it and put it back in and cooked it some a couple of more hours and then took it out and it was wonderful, got all that flavor to all of the pieces. My son loved it and I made a roast beef sandwich out of it today!!
This was amazing! My husband and I were fighting over the leftovers.
How would I marinate this overnight? I can’t wait to make it!