Slow Cooker Balsamic Roast Beef

Slow Cooker Balsamic Roast Beef

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8–10 hours
Servings: 6–8

🛒 Ingredients

• 3–4 lbs boneless beef chuck roast or beef brisket
• 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ cup balsamic vinegar
• ½ cup beef broth
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• 1 dried bay leaf
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 tbsp olive oil

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Sear the beef: Season the roast generously with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the beef for 3–4 minutes per side, until deeply browned. Transfer to the slow cooker.
2. Make the sauce: Whisk together balsamic vinegar, beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and thyme.
3. Layer: Place sliced onions over the beef. Pour the balsamic mixture over everything and add the bay leaf.
4. Slow cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 8–10 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until the beef is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
5. Serve: Remove the bay leaf. Shred or slice the beef and spoon the balsamic onions and flavorful juices over the top.

💡 Tip

For the richest flavor, don’t skip searing the roast before adding it to the slow cooker.