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 cooked it all day during a snow storm. It smelled fabulous while it was cooking! I cut the roast into slices near the end of cooking so the flavor would soak in a little more. It ended up to be delicious. I cooked it with rice, but I really think it would be better with mashed potatoes. My grown son knows that I try new internet recipes all the time. He said, “this one is worth making again.”
AMAZING.Made this tonight for my husband and I. I used chicken bouillon because I didn’t have beef and it was still delicious. Will definitely be making this again.thank you so much for sharing!
Made this last night on high for 4 hours, it smelled wonderful cooking and served with mashed potatoes. My husband is a bit weary on using the slow cooker as he has been making his Mom’s recipe for a roast in the oven, wrapped in foil and in covered corning wear dish but I convinced him to let me try this, and it came out perfect! We both were pleasantly surprised, the balsamic taste was not as strong on the meat when finished, unlike the smell in the house when it was cooking! We both loved it and will definitely making this recipe a keeper! I wouldn’t change anything in the ingredients.
Made it tonight….but with carrots celery and potatoes and didn’t shred the meat….amazing! Can’t wait to make it again!
Thank you for this wonderful recipe! So easy, but so good. I was never a roast beef eater before, but I’ve made this three times already. Great the first day with potatoes and salad, then the left-overs make amazing sandwiches.
Can I use red wine vinegar or sherry instead of balsamic? What else could I use instead
The balsamic really makes the whole recipe, so my vote would be no. Pick a more expensive one and it will be better!
LOVE,LOVE this recipe have made it several times it’s my go to for roast. My hub is not a roast beef fan but will eat this one without any complaints. DELICIOUS !
Can this be made on the. Stovetop if I don’t have a crockpot
If you don’t have a crock pot, try cooking it in a dutch oven at 225º until tender.
Would love to try this! Sounds so yummy. But I don’t have any broth… not sure if water would be OK to replace. I’ve got a roast in the slow cooker now, if I knew I would try.
I always keep beef, chicken and vegetable bouillon in the house since I don’t always have liquid stock on hand. 1 cube to 1 cup of water. Quick breakdown on the stove top and your good to go.
I used water last time I made this and while it was fine, I wouldn’t do it on purpose. It needs the flavor from the broth.
Oh my gosh. I made this and it is officially my favorite roast recipe ever. And so easy. I love that there isn’t even any browning of the roasts first. Fantastic!