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 make a variation where you use a jar of pepperoncini juice and a coke. The coke breaks down the enzymes and softens the meat. And when you put blue cheese dressing and a cut purple onion slice on a hamburger bun, you have a wild taste bud party.
Robert,
Do you use this exact recipe AND add a can of coke? I would like to try your version.
I make this with two top round roasts. I make it the day before and refrigerate the juices and remove the fat the next day. Day 1 meals is beef on Italian rolls with onions, provolone and jalapeno relish. Day 2 is beef on a bed of mashed potatoes (you can add mashed parsnips and/or mashed cauliflower) with the thickened broth. It’s good made with just beef broth and garlic if the balsamic is too much for you. you can let those who like sprinkle their portion with the vinegar, honey, soy mixture. Great recipe!
My family thought this recipe was delicious! Thank you!
When I started to cook dinner yesterday, I realized I didn’t have the right ingredients for my planned meal. A quick search found this recipe, and it was a huge hit! I’m so glad I found this recipe. It will be on our menu from now on. My husband said it was better than what I had planned to make and even my 11 year old picky eater liked it. The ingredients are simple, and it couldn’t be faster to put together. Two changes, in the last 30 minutes, I thickened the broth with corn starch. Also, used gluten free soy so the recipe became safe for my daughter. Thanks for the recipe!
This recipe looks incredible! Would it be possible to make it in the oven, if one doesn’t have a slow cooker?
love your recipe and the most amazing thing of all my 8 yr old does also.
So glad your whole family loved it!
i tried to make this but it didn’t shred does the roast need to be covered in the juice ?
I was thinking about making this with wild venison. Do you think the flavor would work, and since it is so lean should I add some fat (oil or butter) to it? Thanks for any feedback!
Hi Ryann,
I’ve not made this with wild venison, so I’m not able to say any exact changes I’ve made to the recipe for it. I would most likely add a bit of olive oil to the liquid ingredients and use the low cooking temp and times for cooking.
Do let me know how it turns out for you. I’m sure others would love to know for wild venison, too!
I think that this would be a perfect recipe for venison and plan on trying it. 🙂
Tried this 2 times… The flavor is delicious!! The first time I dont remember the cut of meat I got but I did it on high and it came out a bit tougher then I wanted (still delicious). This past time I asked the grocery butcher what meat I should get.. Something eye round… Cooked low and slow for 7 hours.. shredded and put back in gravy for more cooking.. Came out amazing. Such a great recipe to have! Thanks!!
This recipe was very simple and very tasty!! 5 out of 5 starts from me!