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
Do you think this would work as a “freezer meal”? So, put all the ingredients in a freezer bag, thaw when ready to cook, then cook in a crock pot? I’m going to make this for Mother’s Day dinner next week, but I’m also trying to put together freezer meals for my niece who is expecting a baby at the end of May. I think she and her husband would love this.
What a thoughtful idea! Yes, it should work wonderfully as a freezer meal. Thanks!
OMG!!!!!!! This is just the best slowe cooker roast…..ever!!!! I had a small roast so i decreased the vinegar to 1/4 cup and the beef stock to half cup. After it was done i took it out of the crock pot, sliced it and put it in a shallow bowl with some of the juice poored over, added coarse salt, covered with foil and put in a 350 defree oven until the potatoes were done! Perfect! Enough leftovers for tomorrow! Yhank you!
Made this recipe today and I have to tell you,this is one of the best roasts I’ve made.Thank you
Hi Linda,
I’m so thrilled to hear that you enjoyed it! It’s such an easy yet delicious recipe that I love to make for busy nights – and I love those French Dip sandwiches with the leftovers (if there are any!). 😉
Thanks so much for letting me know you liked it! xo
Would chicken broth work with this instead of beef broth?
Can you use frozen meat or is thawed preferred for this recipe? I forgot to take my meat out last night.
Hi Krystle,
I think the thawed roast gives the best results. I hope you enjoy this recipe! It’s one of my favorites – and a another tip – save the gravy with any leftovers for a tasty French Dip sandwich another night! Oh so good!
Enjoy! Thanks! xo
This recipe uses too much beef broth. Chuck roast renders so much yummy liquid, that I found this addition of a cup of beef broth to dilute out the flavor I was hoping for. Even after straining and rendering the broth, I had to add additional salt and pepper to the final dish. I wish it turned out more flavorful, but it wasn’t what I’d hoped for. (i can’t change the rating stars below, as it’s automatically set to 5 stars, but I would give this recipe 2.5). The addition of salt and pepper is so important for this dish!
Hi Ginny,
I’m sorry it didn’t have the flavor you preferred. It is definitely one of my family’s favorites, but I completely understand that everyone’s tastes are different!
Wow we had this for Easter Sunday dinner today and it was divine. Thought the kids wouldn’t eat it but they loved it. Served it with salt and pepper roasts and puréed carrot and parsnip. Delish ?
Thanks so much! So glad you liked it! xo
This is one of my go to roast recipes. My family loves it!! I’m curious how you think this would be with a pork roast instead of beef. I have only made it with beef but pork roast were on sale this week so I picked one up. Has anyone tried this with pork?
Hi Lauren,
I’m thrilled that you enjoy this roast – my family loves it too! I have a recipe for Balsamic Pork Roast that you might want to try.
Thanks so much!
Going to the store now ~ what do you recommend for side dishes?
Hi Sammy,
We love vegetables and potatoes or rice. Enjoy it! Thanks!
Very good! Made this for dinner tonight. Beef was so tender and the flavour of the sauce really good. Paired it with mashed potatoes and roasted carrots, parsnips and onions. (can’t wait for leftovers tomorrow)?
So happy you enjoyed this, Sandra! It’s one of our favorites! Thanks so much! xo