Slow Cooker Balsamic Beef Roast and Veggies
53 Comments Jan 04, 2016
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I would rather eat a good pot roast over a grilled steak any day. That may be why I love my slow cooker so much. This Balsamic Beef Roast and Veggies is that perfect meal I dream of, I love to take a bite of meat, potato, and carrot all at the same time. Pure Heaven.
What is balsamic vinegar? Have you ever been to an Italian restaurant where they serve olive oil and vinegar to dip your bread in? That dark vinegar is Balsamic. The balsamic vinegar and beef go wonderfully together.
This is the balsamic I used, you can find it next to the other vinegars at the store.
I didn’t chunk up the carrots like I normally do. I peeled these smaller organic carrots with the stems still on. If I was going to use a bigger carrot, I would definitely chunk them up. These thin carrots look pretty on a dinner plate whole, but big giant carrots uncut would look like a cave man meal.
I moved the carrots over so you could see everything after it had cooked. Delicious!
This Balsamic Beef Roast and Veggies had my whole family’s approval! And the recipe made plenty for lunch the next day. What I love about this recipe is that it is made with healthy ingredients. Nothing artificial.
Next time I make this I am going to make gravy with the juices, don’t know why I didn’t think to do until after I was done eating. Though it was good with juice the meat juices.
More pot roast recipes to make ASAP:
- This rich and flavorful dish, Red Wine Brisket, is slow-cooked to perfection in a savory red wine sauce.
- A complete meal with veggies and potatoes, Italian Pot Roast is packed with flavor and slow-cooked to perfection.
- An easy and zesty dish, Mississippi Pot Roast is made with ranch seasoning, au jus, and pepperoncini for a bold, tangy flavor.
Balsamic Beef Roast and Veggies
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 lbs. beef roast, (either chuck or bottom round)
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 lbs. red potatoes, quartered
- 1/2 cup white onion, (one small onion)
- 1 1/2 lbs. carrots, peeled (cut up if the are large carrots)
- 1/2 tsp. garlic, minced
- 1 tsp. dried thyme
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Sprinkle the roast with the salt and pepper.
- Set a large pan over medium-high heat on the stove top, once hot add the oil.
- Once hot, brown the meat on all sides.
- Place the roast into the slow cooker.
- Arrange the potatoes and onion around the roast, sprinkle in the garlic, oregano, and thyme.
- Drizzle over the balsamic vinegar.
- Add the carrots on top of the roast.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.
- Slice or shred the meat, serve with the potatoes, carrots and onion. Drizzle over juices.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
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I made this for dinner tonight and it was delicious! I was a little short on time and set my crockpot on high for 6 hours and it was fine (although my meat was a bit smaller than the recipe calls for). This is one of my favorite whole 30 recipes I’ve tried so far. It’s so hearty and filling, it doesn’t feel like “diet food” at all.
I’ve made this before and thought it was delicious! Thinking about adding Brussel sprouts this time. Have you ever considered that?
No, tell me how it turns out!
Hi,
I made this today and it was super delicious. I cooked it on high for 6 hours and the meat just fell apart. Thank you for the recipe!
Great to hear Monica!
Yum! I just put this in the crock pot and can’t wait for dinner tonight! Thanks for the simple, healthy recipe!! 🙂
I’m starting the Whole30 clean eating plan soon and have been researching recipes with allowed foods that are still tasty. I was surprised this was listed as Whole30 and had white/red potatoes in it. Would you think sweet potatoes could be substituted and still taste OK with the balsamic vinegar?
I think sweet potatoes would be great. Yeah I surprised that this was in a whole 30 list, I know white potatoes aren’t allowed, they didn’t read the entire recipe.
Actually potatoes are allowed on the Whole30. I think in the past they weren’t, but updated guidelines say they are. I happened to use turnips in mine instead, though! My husband stays pretty low carb and those have served as a suitable replacement for potatoes since they just absorb all the same flavors from the roast.
Good to know. I may be thinking of paleo anyway. I’ll have to try turnips!
Hi Sarah – so I am currently following a low FODMAP diet, which means no garlic or onions. Do you have any suggestions for substitutes so I don’t lose the flavor, or would leaving them out make a huge difference? Thanks!
Could this be cooked on low and then high? For example, could you cook it on low for 4 hours, then high for 2?
It may work, you could probably get away with 6 on high and it would be very tender.
Cooked this today- followed the directions to the t, and it came out VERY dry =( I’m bummed
Ya same here came out dry and not much flavor
I am making this as I type this and it is making my house smell delicious! Thanks for posting!!
what time and temp would you set the slow cooker for if the roast is double the size?