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Crock Pot Balsamic Beef Recipe

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Crockpot Balsamic Beef recipe makes tender and juicy beef. Easy crock pot beef recipe turns chuck roast into a delicious dinner with almost no work!
Crock Pot Balsamic Beef on a white plate next to a dish with balsamic sauce

I love a good crock pot recipe. One that doesn’t take lots of prep and doesn’t call for a million ingredients.

Most importantly, one that ends with delicious food. This, my friends, is one of those recipes.

This Crock Pot Balsamic Beef Recipe takes less than five minutes to put together. The recipe calls for a fair amount of balsamic vinegar, but the long cooking time really mellows it out.

Crock Pot Balsamic Beef on a white platter next to a blue and yellow dish towel

What to serve with balsamic beef

This juicy beef that is delicious served over egg noodles, rice, or potatoes.

How to freeze crock pot balsamic beef

This recipe also makes a great freezer meal. If you’d like to make it ahead of time, simply add everything to a freezer-safe container (I use a gallon freezer bag).

Squeeze as much air out as possible, and then you can freeze it for up to three months.

When you’re ready to use it, simply thaw in the fridge, and then cook as directed.

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Crock Pot Balsamic Beef Recipe

Tender crock pot balsamic beef is an easy dinner recipe

Author: i heart eating
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: 8 hours 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beef, crock pot, dinner, slow cooker
Servings: 10
Crock Pot Balsamic Beef Recipe
5 from 1 vote
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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds boneless chuck roast
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup beef broth or stock
  • 2/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke optional

Instructions

  1. Place roast in crockpot.
  2. Sprinkle roast with salt.
  3. In a small bowl, stir together broth, vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke (if using).
  4. Pour the broth mixture around the roast.
  5. Cover, and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
  6. Shred beef with two forks, and return to crockpot.
  7. Continue cooking for an additional 30-60 minutes.

Recipe Notes

  1. To freeze: Add everything to a freezer-safe container (I use a gallon freezer bag). Squeeze as much air out as possible. Then, you can freeze it for up to three months. When you're ready to use it, simply thaw in the fridge, and then cook as directed.
  2. Nutrition values are estimates.

Nutrition facts per serving (1g)

Calories: 272kcal
Fat: 15g
Saturated fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 93mg
Sodium: 338mg
Potassium: 497mg
Carbohydrates: 5g
Sugar: 5g
Protein: 26g
Vitamin A: 0.4%
Vitamin C: 0.3%
Calcium: 3.3%
Iron: 17.1%

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  2. This is one of may family’s favorite meals! Thank you for sharing! I recent purchased an Instant Pot and was wondering if you know how this would translate to being made in the Instant Pot?

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    • I’m so glad to hear that! I’m not sure! I bought an Instant Pot around Thanksgiving, and I’m just getting around to figuring it out. Once I get the hang of it, I’ll be sure to come back and update the post with IP directions.

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    • I just boiled the sauce from the crock pot and served it over the meat. If you’d like to thicken it, just make a slurry with a little cornstarch, and you should be set!

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    • You should get about 8 servings from this recipe. It will vary a little depending on the amount of fat on the roast, but you should get about 8 servings.

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  6. I know I’m about a year late on this post, but I was just wondering if you’ve ever added in veggies with the roast? Carrots, potatoes, onions, etc. if so do you add more liquid? Thanks!

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    • I haven’t added veggies with this recipe, but I have with other recipes, and I don’t add more liquid with the veggies. Hope that helps! =)

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    • I’ve never tried it frozen in this recipe. I’ve put frozen chicken breast in with other recipes, but I’m not sure with a larger cut of meat if it will work out right or not. If you try it, please let me know how it works out!

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    • It’s a liquid seasoning that replicates the smoky flavor that you’d get with grilling or smoking food. It’s usually sold with the seasonings, and it comes in a small bottle. If you have any other questions, let me know!

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  12. I’m committed to cooking more…and doing more crockpot cooking is one way I plan to do it for those weeks when I’m busy and just don’t feel like cooking at 6 pm when I get home. Thanks for a great way to get started.

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    • That’s so smart!! It’s such a great tool! I starting using mine when I was in school and working. It’s so nice to come home to dinner when you’ve had a long day! =)

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  14. I love quick and easy prep for the slow cooker with great results like this…and you SO nailed it! I need to make this, this week, asap! Pinning and printing the recipe out. (I’ve ruined many screens if I do not actually print a recipe out by all of the spills!)

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    • Thanks so much, Gloria!! What a nice comment!! I hope you enjoy it if you try it!! I have flour and splatters all over my laptop, so I totally understand! =)

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