Description
A tender and flavorful slow cooker roast beef glazed with a rich balsamic sauce, perfect for an easy and comforting meal with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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Beef Roast and Marinade
- 1 3-4 pound boneless whole chuck or round roast
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Glaze
- 1 1/2 cups cooking liquid, from the roast, strained
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 3-4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Roast Beef: Place the boneless chuck or round roast into a lightly greased slow cooker to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Make and Pour Marinade: In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix beef broth, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, honey, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Pour this flavorful marinade over the roast beef in the slow cooker, covering the meat evenly.
- Slow Cook Roast: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or until the beef becomes tender and easy to shred, absorbing all the marinade flavors.
- Remove and Keep Warm: Carefully remove the roast from the slow cooker, slice or shred as preferred, then cover to keep warm while preparing the glaze.
- Prepare Glaze Liquid: Remove 1 1/2 cups of the cooking liquid from the slow cooker, strain it through a mesh sieve into a medium saucepan to remove solids for a smooth glaze base.
- Make Cornstarch Slurry: In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth to create a slurry that will thicken the glaze.
- Cook and Thicken Glaze: Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan with the strained cooking liquid, then add balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and soy sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly until it thickens into a rich glaze.
- Season and Adjust Glaze: Taste the glaze and season with salt and pepper as needed. If the glaze is too thick, thin it slightly with additional water or cooking liquid.
- Serve: Pour the hot balsamic glaze over the sliced or shredded beef, serving immediately for a deliciously glazed roast beef experience.
Notes
- Cooking times may vary depending on the size and type of slow cooker used.
- For a spicier glaze, increase the red pepper flakes.
- To make a thicker glaze, allow it to reduce a bit longer on the stove.
- This recipe pairs well with creamy mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 150 grams
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 450 milligrams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 15 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 35 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams
