Best Braised Balsamic Pot Roast

Ingredients

• 3-4 pound boneless beef chuck roast
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
3. Season the beef chuck roast with salt and pepper.
4. Add the beef to the hot oil and brown on all sides, about 4 minutes per side.
5. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.
6. Add the diced onion to the pan and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
7. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
8. Add the beef broth, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, brown sugar, salt, and pepper to the pot.
9. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
10. Return the beef to the pot and make sure it is submerged in the liquid.
11. Cover the pot and transfer to the preheated oven.
12. Braise the beef for 3 hours until it is tender.
13. Remove the pot from the oven and let rest, covered, for 10 minutes.
14. Serve the beef pot roast with the cooking liquid. Enjoy!

Interesting Facts

• Braising is a method of cooking food in a liquid over low heat for a long period of time.
• Balsamic vinegar adds a sweet and tangy flavor to the pot roast.
• Beef chuck roast is perfect for braising because it is a tough cut of meat that becomes tender when cooked low and slow.