Description
Hearty Slow Cooked Balsamic Chuck Roast invites home cooks into a world of rich, tender meat perfection. Robust balsamic vinegar and slow cooking techniques meld robust beef flavors, promising a mouthwatering meal that delights dinner guests with minimal preparation effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) beef chuck roast
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) beef broth
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) balsamic vinegar
Seasoning and Flavoring:
- 4 tablespoons (60 grams) brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and Pepper:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker by lightly coating the interior with cooking spray or a thin layer of oil to ensure the chuck roast doesn’t adhere to the surface.
- Carefully position the chuck roast in the center of the slow cooker, ensuring it sits evenly.
- Create a flavor-packed marinade by combining beef broth, minced garlic, dark brown sugar, aged balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, low-sodium soy sauce, finely chopped fresh rosemary, crumbled dried thyme, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Whisk the marinade ingredients thoroughly to dissolve the sugar and integrate the herbs and spices completely.
- Gently pour the aromatic marinade over the chuck roast, ensuring the meat is evenly coated and surrounded by the liquid.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and set the temperature to high for 4 hours or low for 6 to 8 hours, allowing the meat to become exceptionally tender and infused with rich flavors.
- Once cooking is complete, carefully remove the roast from the slow cooker using tongs or a large slotted spoon.
- Using two forks, gently pull the meat apart, creating succulent, tender shreds that will easily absorb the cooking liquid.
- Return the shredded meat to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the flavorful cooking juices.
- Serve the balsamic-infused chuck roast immediately, accompanied by your preferred side dishes to complete the meal.
Notes
- Saves time by using a slow cooker, allowing busy home cooks to prepare a delicious meal with minimal hands-on effort.
- Transforms tough chuck roast into meltingly tender meat through low and slow cooking technique.
- Balances sweet, tangy, and savory flavors with the combination of balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and aromatic herbs.
- Creates a versatile protein that can be served over rice, in sandwiches, or alongside roasted vegetables.
- Easily adaptable recipe that welcomes personal tweaks like adding red wine or swapping herbs based on personal preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking, Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 140mg