Easy slow cooker balsamic beef pot roast combines tender chuck roast, sweet carrots, and a savory sauce with a hint of balsamic and apple juice for a comforting, flavorful meal perfect for chilly days.
- 3-3½ lbs Boneless Beef Chuck Roast
- ¼ Cups Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 lb Baby Carrots
- 1 White or Yellow Onion chopped into large chunks
- 2 Cups Beef Stock
- 1 Cup Apple Juice
- 1 Tbsp Tomato Paste
- 4 Tbsp Garlic minced
- 2 Tbsp Dried Parsley
- 3 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Pepper
- 1 Bay Leaf
1. Prep Ingredients: Chop the onion, mince the garlic, and measure all ingredients for easy access.
2. Combine in Slow Cooker: Place the beef chuck roast in the Crock Pot, surround it with carrots, onions, bay leaf, parsley, salt, and pepper.
3. Add Liquids: Pour in the beef stock, apple juice, and balsamic mixture over the meat and veggies.
4. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-6 hours in the slow cooker. For oven cooking, preheat to 300°F, cover the Dutch oven, and cook for about 3 hours.