Balsamic Roast Beef Recipe
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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
Hi!
I have a wee roast. It’s just under 2lbs, meant for 3ppl. Should I keep all the marinade amounts the same as well as cook times?
Very excited to make this. Serving it with double smoked-bacon brussle sprouts and a light pesto gnocchi.
Yum!
I used this recipe and the meat was so tender and tasty. I actually had a 2 pound roast, used balsamic vinegarette salad dressing (I didn’t have balsamic vinegar on hand) and I forgot the honey, and used black pepper (didnt have the red pepper flakes). But I used the amounts of everything as indicated in the recipe and the meat came out perfectly tasty, perfectly seasoned and so moist. I cooked it on High for 4 hours in the crockpot. Thanks for such a flexible and wonderful recipe!
This was delicious. I’m so glad I chanced upon your website, and I’m looking forward to trying more of your recipes. I live in Canada, so your “down home Southern cooking” seems new and exotic to me. 🙂
Have made this Balsamic Roast Beef recipe several times and love it! I added a large sliced onion (on bottom of crockpot), only used 1/4 c balsamic vinegar, and sprinkled a full packet of Italian dressing mix on top. Gives it so much extra flavor.
Your additions sound delicious, Jen! I’m so glad you enjoy it!
If I don’t have a slow cooker, could I do it in the oven on a low heat for several hours?
I’m usually leery of recipes I find randomly online, but this one was nothing short of amazing. I thought the balsamic was a bit overwhelming on the first day, but either it calmed down after that or I just became accustomed to the taste – I’m just in love with this recipe now! I particularly like how easy it is…no cream of this, packet of seasoning that, etc etc. Thanks!
Sounds great but can it be done in a regular oven if a slow cooker is not available? If so, any adjustments for the recipe?
I hope I’ll get a reply before Sunday! I’m supposed to go to my friend’s house and make her dinner. I got her a slow cooker, and she requested a roast. I stumbled upon your recipe and love it! I wanted to ask if I needed to add more of the ingredients. She wanted mushrooms, baby carrots, as well as red potatoes in the roast. Will adding those veggies affect how much of each ingredient I need to put in? Thank you so much!
This looks amazing! I recently bought a slow cooker specifically for recipes like this, I can’t wait to try it out!
Robyn
I want to make this recipe so bad however I only have chicken and veggie broth at home, could I substitute either one of those for the beef broth and still expect a great result?
I am wondering the same thing! I only have chicken broth but want to make this today. Did you try it? Was it good? Thanks!
Either broth should be okay, but won’t give the full flavor profile that the beef broth does to the recipe. I hope that helps!