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
This smelled so delicious while cooking but I was disappointed with my results. I cooked it for 4 hours on high but it was tough when done and did not fall apart at all.. I’ll try again sometime and cook on low but any idea what my problem could have been?
Hi Lauren,
I’m sorry your roast was tough. I make this all the time and mine is not tough. I always use a chuck or round roast according to the recipe and mine always pulls apart and is so tender. Thanks!
Most likely just needed to cook longer. All crocks are different. Some cook hot some don’t.
Mine was also tough, even after cooking a very long time, I’m making it today with a chuck roast. The first time I used a round roast( with the string around it, I cut the string before putting in crockpot????
Do you prefer cooking on Low or high?
How long does it take for the roast to get a bark or get brown on the edges?
Place in slow cooker thawed or frozen? I’ve seen both.
Hi Elisabeth!
I think the thawed roast gives the best results. I hope you enjoy this recipe! It’s one of my favorites! Thanks!
Can I cut it into cubes instead of shredding it?
Sure, you can serve it any way you prefer Shelby. I hope you enjoy it! Thanks!
TAMARI is a gluten free soy sauce sub. Not all tamari is gluten free, but most.
My son is allergic to soy, is there something I can substitute it with or would it still taste okay if I leave it out entirely?
Hi Patra,
You can substitute with coconut aminos. I am sensitive to soy as well and use it in place of soy in recipes that call for soy. I hope you enjoy it! xo
I just put this in the crockpot for dinner today; we are going to be having it with some roasted acorn squash from our garden. I cannot wait to report back the amazing results.
Yum! This sounds like a delicious supper! xo
I LOVE this recipe and have made it several times. It is always a hit. I want to make this for a company potluck next week, but don’t want to get up in the middle of the night to start the slow cooker. I’m thinking of cooking it one day prior, then refrigerate overnight (juices and all) and then set on low for 4 hours prior to serving. Any better ideas? Have you tried this before?
Hi Lauren,
I am so glad that you enjoy this recipe! It’s one of our favorites too – so much so I made sure to include it in my cookbook!
I’ve not tried reheating it this way before, but it should work fine. You can also take the beef, place in pan, tent with foil and reheat in a 350 degree oven until warmed through – about 20-30 minutes.
I hope everyone enjoys it! Thanks so much!
Use a household light timer. That’s what I do. Keep crock in fridge till you go to bed. Pop it in slow cooker with outlet timer set. Go to bed and wake up smelling it in the morning.
I have a much smaller roast that was in the freezer (1.5 lbs) and was searching for a new recipe to try wth it.. how much would you adjust roasting time?
Hi Emily!
You should be fine to use the same cooking time in the slow cooker. With the balsamic liquid in the slow cooker, your roast should be tender and falling apart! You will have more of the balsamic liquid remaining in your slow cooker once your roast has cooked, but I would reduce it on the stove to serve with the roast and then store any leftover of the balsamic liquid in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week for use. I hope you enjoy it! xo