Balsamic Crock Pot Roast Recipe
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
8 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
768 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Balsamic Crock Pot Roast Recipe
Description
The Balsamic Crock Pot Roast Recipe features a beef roast as the main ingredient, slow-cooked alongside baby carrots and quartered baby red potatoes. The cooking liquid consists of beef broth combined with brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, salt, crushed red pepper flakes, and pressed garlic, which create a layered flavor profile balancing tang, savoriness, and a mild touch of sweetness. The roast is placed in a crock pot with the vegetables, and the sauce poured over, then slow-cooked on low heat for 6 to 8 hours to develop tender textures and melded flavors.
The slow-cooked method allows the meat to become tender and the vegetables to absorb the sauce, while the balsamic vinegar adds a subtle acidity that brightens the dish. The baby carrots and potatoes soften fully yet maintain shape, making for a balanced texture alongside the beef. This dish works well as a hearty dinner centerpiece and can be served on its own or with a side of bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.
Ingredients
- 4-5 lb beef roast
- 1 1/2 c. beef broth
- 1/2 c. brown sugar
- 1/4 c. balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes crushed
- 3 cloves garlic pressed
- 1 lb carrot baby
- 2 lbs red potatoes quartered, baby
Instructions
- In a small bowl whisk together beef broth, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, salt, red pepper flakes and garlic.
- Place beef roast in crock pot. Top with carrots and potatoes. Pour liquid mixture over the beef, carrots and potatoes.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 768 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 768kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 62g | 124% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 208mg | 69% |
| Sodium | 1115mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 1952mg | 42% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 10500IU | 210% |
| Vitamin C | 15.4mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 12% |
| Iron | 8.4mg | 47% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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