Slow Cooker Balsamic Pot Roast Recipes

SLOW COOKER BALSAMIC POT ROAST

Steps:

• In a large sauté pan over high heat, warm 1 tablespoon oil. Dry meat with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper all over. Sear on all sides until a deep golden crust forms, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer meat to the slow cooker bowl.
• Return pan to medium heat and add 1 teaspoon oil. Sauté garlic and onions for 2 minutes. Deglaze with balsamic vinegar. Simmer on low until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Scrape bottom with a wooden spoon to remove all bits of meat. Add brown sugar and stir until dissolved. Pour mixture over meat in slow cooker.
• Add carrots, potatoes, thyme, bay leaf, chicken stock and red wine. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
• Remove bay leaf and thyme branches. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

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.

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.

SLOW COOKER BALSAMIC POT ROAST RECIPE

Steps:

• Add olive oil to a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
• Season roast with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Place roast in pan and sear on all sides.
• Remove from saucepan and place in a slow cooker sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
• Cover roast with carrots, celery and onion.
• In a bowl, mix together balsamic vinegar, tomato juice, beef broth, garlic, thyme, and sage. Pour over the roast.
• Place 2 bay leaves on top and cover with lid.
• Cook on low for 9-10 hours.
• When done cooking, remove roast and vegetables and keep warm.
• Skim the fat off the liquid and pour liquid into a saucepan over medium-high heat.
• In a small bowl, whisk together corn starch and cold water; pour into the saucepan and mix well.
• Bring to a boil and let cook for a few minutes or until it starts to thicken.
• Serve gravy with pot roast and vegetables.