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 has been a hit with my family – especially my 5 year old and husband who have requested it as a weekly staple. It’s SO easy and delicious – I only use 1/4 cup of balsamic, and it’s still very tasty, but not too strong for the kids.
Thanks, Nikki!
I’m so glad your son and husband like this recipe. It is a favorite for my family, too.
Will this recipe work with a top round roast?
Hi there! Just bought all the ingredients for this recipe, can’t wait to make this tomorrow. Just curious as to why you chose not to brown this one vs the other pot roast recipe I noticed on your page. Thanks a bunch!!
I hope you enjoy it, Jena! xo
I made this for my family – 5 and 7 yo – I put 1/4 cup of balsamic vinegar- and it was delicious- a huge hit – which is SO rare! My hisband wants it as a staple! Fine by me- super quick and easy and yummy!
Wonderful when the whole family loves a new recipe when you make it! So glad you all liked it too! Thanks Nikki! xo
Made this recipe exactly as it reads with a 3.5lb chuck roast on low for 7 hours. It is perfect!
I have removed the fat from the remaining gravy and am looking forward to making French Dip sammies tomorrow with the leftovers!
Great to hear! Think you will love those french dip sandwiches when you try them too. Thanks! xo
Can I use regular vinegar
It would completely change the recipe, Brenda as the balsamic vinegar adds a lot of flavor to it. I’d suggest using it as written in the recipe. I hope you enjoy it! Thanks!
I only have a 2lb roast, do I still use same amount of liquid? Also when you say put in slow cooker insert, do you mean place it on the metal rack, so it’s not touching the slow cooker pan? Thank you!
Thinking of cooking the roast with irish potatoes, carrots and celery and onions.Have you also? Should they be in the bottom of crock pot?
For this roast, I don’t add them, Martha. I add them to my Pot Roast recipe if including the vegetables. If you wish to try it, let me know how it tastes. Thanks!
This is my dinner tomorrow I gave my husband the list of ingredients needed he looked at me with this look and is not sure about the balsamic vinegar told him about the awesome reviews and I am going for it. I will let you know what my family thinks Sounds wonderful to me.
I hope you and your family enjoy it, Jeralyn! It’s been one of our family favorites for a long time – I liked it so much I added it to my cookbook.
Thanks so much! xo
This looks delicious. What strength of balsamic did you use?
Love this meal! Family think it’s delish 🙂 I add chopped onions to the sauce in the beginning aswell love it
So glad you and your family enjoyed it, Tarryn! Thanks! xo