Easy Slow Cooker Balsamic Beef Recipes
Tender shredded beef in a tangy-sweet balsamic sauce, all made hands-off in the slow cooker. Comforting, simple, and weeknight-friendly.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 lb boneless beef chuck roast
- 1.5 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 cup diced yellow onion
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 0.5 cup balsamic vinegar
- 0.75 cup beef broth
- 2.5 tbsp packed brown sugar
- 1.5 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1.5 tbsp tomato paste
- 1.5 tsp Italian seasoning
- 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 1.5 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp cold water
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Pat roast dry; season all sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear beef until browned.
- Scatter onion and garlic in the slow cooker.
- Whisk vinegar, broth, brown sugar, Worcestershire, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour sauce over onions; add seared beef. Scrape skillet drippings into cooker.
- Cover and cook on Low 8–9 hours, or High 4–5 hours.
- Transfer beef to a board. Skim fat from the cooking liquid.
- Stir cornstarch into cold water. Whisk slurry into the slow cooker until slightly thickened.
- Shred beef with forks. Return to sauce, toss, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
Serve over mashed potatoes, polenta, or buttered egg noodles. For a fun twist, pile onto toasted rolls with provolone.
Variation: Add sliced mushrooms during the last hour, or swap Italian seasoning for rosemary and thyme. Leftovers keep 4 days refrigerated or 3 months frozen.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Slow Cooker Balsamic Beef Recipes flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.