Balsamic Pot Roast Crock Pot Recipes

SLOW COOKER BALSAMIC POT ROAST

Steps:

• In a large pot or skillet add 2 tablespoons of canola oil oh high heat.
• Season the pot roast with the salt and pepper.
• Add the pot roast to the pan and brown on both sides, 3-5 minutes on each side.
• Add the meat to the slow cooker.
• Add the onions into the pan you browned the beef in and cook for 1-2 minutes.
• If you have space around the meat in the slow cooker add in some small potatoes and carrots.
• Top the beef with the onions, garlic, thyme and bay leaf.
• In a small cup add the beef base (if using) to the balsamic vinegar and whisk.
• Top the beef with the balsamic mixture, red wine and brown sugar.
• Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
• Remove bay leaf before serving.
• To make the sauce into a glaze, strain the liquid out after it is done cooking.
• Spoon off the fat and discard.
• Add the remaining sauce to a small pan and cook in a saucepan on medium heat until thickened, about 8-10 minutes.
• If you want a stronger balsamic flavor, add in another 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar to the sauce before cooking it down in the saucepan.

BALSAMIC POT ROAST (CROCK POT)

Steps:

• In a large, heavy skillet, sear the beef in the oil until browned all over. Transfer the beef to your slow cooker.
• Scatter the onion, carrots and garlic around the beef.
• In a bowl, stir together the broth, bouillon, vinegar, and rosemary. Pour the mixture over the beef.
• Pour the tomatoes on top.
• Season with pepper.
• Cover the slow cooker, and cook on low for 8 hours.
• When cooking time is up, remove the beef with tongs and place it on a serving platter. Scoop the onions and carrots out with a slotted spoon and pile them around the roast.
• Turn crock pot to high and thicken the juice left in the slow cooker with cornstarch mixed with water. Serve it with the beef.

CROCK POT BALSAMIC ROAST (PALEO)

Steps:

• Mix dry spices and season all sides of the roast generously. (The amounts of each spice in the rub are a general measure, adjust to your tastes).
• Heat coconut oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
• Once it's warm, sear each side of your roast for 3-4 minutes or until browned.
• Place your sliced onions in the bottom of your crock pot and put your seared meat on top of the onions.
• Combine your balsamic vinegar and tomato sauce in a bowl and mix well, then pour over your meat in the crock pot.
• Add your water and white wine to your pan and de-glaze it.
• Pour this mixture in your crock pot as well.
• Place the lid on, set to low and cook for 6-8 hours.

POT ROAST WITH BALSAMIC ONIONS

Steps:

• Season roast with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
• Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook roast in hot skillet until browned on all sides, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
• Place roast in a slow cooker and scatter onion slices around roast. Pour vinegar over the roast and onions.
• Cook roast in the slow cooker set to Low until tender and falling apart, 6 to 8 hours. Shred meat and return to slow cooker with juices.