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
I have an eye of round roast- is that the same thing?
Hi Lee,
You can use eye of round. You will cook on LOW for 8 hours or until tender. Thanks!
Can’t wait to try this ! How long would you reccomend cooking a 2lb chuck roast on low ?
I hope you enjoy it Megan! I would cook it the amount of time in the recipe instructions – 6 to 8 hours on low. The recipe is for a 3 to 4 pound roast, so your 2 pound one may be done to your liking at lower end of the cooking time or so. Thanks! xo
Where is the gravy recipe that goes over the top
Hi Amber,
The gravy forms when cooking the roast according to this recipe. Enjoy! Thanks!
I’ve made this regularly over the last few years and it’s a great recipe. Simple ingredients for a great tasting dinner goes well with everything.
So glad you’ve enjoyed this recipe! I like how easy it is to make for my family as well – glad you feel the same! Thanks so much for letting me know you like it!
I added a small shallot. Cooked on low for 6 hours and was divine! So moist and tender!
So happy you enjoyed it, Brittany! Thanks! xo
This sounds so good can I use a Dutch oven
Hi, do you think you could use beef chunks like a casserole instead of a roast?
Hi Ellie,
I’ve not tried that, but I’d say try to make sure the weight of the beef is similar so the rest of the ingredients are in proportion as written in the recipe. If you try it, I’d love to hear how it turns out! Thanks! xo
This looks amazing! I can’t wait to give it a try ☺️
I hope you enjoy it! xo
This recipe looks so yummy an I can’t wait to try it! However I had a question
Could I add veggies into the crockpot which the roast while it cooks? I usually do that with other roasts I make but just thought I’d check and see what your opinion is!
Hi Annamay!
I hope you enjoy this – its one of our favorites! If you decide to add the veggies, I would suggest waiting until toward the end of the cooking time so that the veggies don’t absorb all of the balsamic vinegar. Thanks so much! xo
Loved it. We have a fussy eater in the house in the form of my father, very much a meat and 3 veg kinda guy, he enjoyed t. The flavor hangs around for a surprisingly long time and makes it incredibly nommish, Had beside mixed vegies and mashed potato with the gravy poured over.
Thanks so much Steven! So glad you liked it! 🙂