Description
Succulent Italian-style balsamic roast elevates classic pot roast with rich, tangy flavors. Tender beef slow-cooks in aromatic herbs, creating a hearty meal you’ll savor with comfort and warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs / 907 g beef chuck roast
- 4 tbsps / 60 g brown sugar
- 1 cup / 240 ml beef broth
- ½ cup / 120 ml balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp / 15 ml Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp / 15 ml soy sauce
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
Instructions
- Preparation: Lightly coat the slow cooker interior with cooking spray or oil to prevent sticking, then carefully position the chuck roast in the center.
- Marinade Creation: Whisk together beef broth, minced garlic, dark brown sugar, aged balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, low-sodium soy sauce, fresh rosemary, dried thyme, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper until thoroughly blended and sugar is dissolved.
- Seasoning: Pour the aromatic marinade over the chuck roast, ensuring complete and even coverage of the meat.
- Slow Cooking: Cover and set the slow cooker to high for 4 hours or low for 6 to 8 hours, allowing the meat to become exceptionally tender and deeply flavored.
- Finishing: Carefully remove the roast using tongs, then gently pull apart the meat with two forks to create succulent shreds. Stir the shredded meat back into the cooking liquid to absorb maximum flavor.
- Serving: Present the balsamic-infused chuck roast immediately with complementary side dishes, allowing diners to enjoy the rich, tender meat at its peak deliciousness.
Notes
- Optimal Meat Selection: Choose a well-marbled chuck roast with good fat content to ensure maximum tenderness and rich flavor during slow cooking.
- Marinade Mixing Technique: Whisk marinade ingredients thoroughly to prevent sugar from settling and guarantee even flavor distribution throughout the meat.
- Temperature and Time Precision: Adjust cooking time based on roast size – lower temperature means more tender meat, while higher heat reduces overall cooking duration.
- Liquid Level Management: Ensure marinade covers at least two-thirds of the roast to maintain moisture and prevent dry, tough meat during slow cooking process.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking, Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 366
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 575 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 109 mg