Delicious Balsamic Pot Roast Recipe

This Balsamic Pot Roast is a mouthwatering dish that is perfect for a cozy dinner. The tender beef is slow-cooked with aromatic vegetables and a rich balsamic sauce, resulting in a melt-in-your-mouth texture and incredible flavor. Serve the pot roast with creamy mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce. With a preparation time of 20 minutes and a slow cook time of 4-6 hours, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends.

Ingredients

• 3 pounds beef chuck roast
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

Directions

1. Season the beef chuck roast generously with salt and black pepper.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add the seasoned roast to the skillet and brown it on all sides, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove the roast from the skillet and set it aside.
4. In the same skillet, add the sliced onion, minced garlic, sliced carrots, and sliced celery. Saute for 5 minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened.
5. Transfer the sautéed vegetables to a slow cooker.
6. Place the browned roast on top of the vegetables in the slow cooker.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together the beef broth, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, dried thyme, and bay leaf.
8. Pour the sauce mixture over the roast and vegetables in the slow cooker.
9. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours or until the beef is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
10. Once the roast is cooked, carefully remove it from the slow cooker and place it on a serving platter. Let it rest for a few minutes.
11. If desired, thicken the cooking liquid by combining 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water in a small bowl. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the liquid in the slow cooker and cook on high for an additional 10 minutes.
12. Slice the pot roast against the grain and serve it with the vegetables and the thickened sauce.
13. Enjoy your delicious Balsamic Pot Roast!

Interesting Facts