Balsamic Crock Pot Roast
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Posted: 02/25/19
Updated: 09/04/21
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I adore a delicious Crock Pot recipe especially when it’s this amazing Balsamic Crock Pot Roast Beef with potatoes and carrots. You put the beef roast in the slow cooker in the morning along with your vegetables. Then you top it with a mouthwatering Balsamic mixture and let it cook all day. The result is a melt in your mouth roast that is tender and falls apart, plus carrots and potatoes. It’s an entire meal in your Crock Pot. Slow Cooker Pot Roast is perfect for busy weeknight dinners!
Crock Pot Roast
Crock Pot? In the summer? I bet you think I’m nuts.
A lot of people associate the beloved crock pot with the winter months, but I’m here, jumping and screaming from the rooftops, to tell you not to put that baby away.
If you already did, dust it off and give it a hug!
The crock pot is perfect for hot summer days when you don’t want to heat up your entire house and you still want a fabulous home-cooked meal. Plus, summers are crazy busy. Like super crazy.
So, who doesn’t like a quick meal you can throw in the crock pot and forget about then come home too? {Picture me jumping up and down right now waiving my hand} ?
I think I could drink it with a straw.
Now if you aren’t such a fan of balsamic no worries. Neither is the hubs and he loved this roast. It’s juicy, tender and has a hint of balsamic. If you’re more of a fan of prime rib roast click this link for another great recipe!
Beef… it’s what’s for dinner ya know!!!
Crock Pot Roast Beef
Growing up in the Midwest on a family farm means that we often had meals full of meat and potatoes.
My husband also grew up this way but I love that I can serve that to my family and still mix it up a little with that balsamic.
Grocery list for Crock Pot Roast Beef
- Beef roast
- Beef broth
- Brown sugar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Soy sauce
- Salt
- Crushed red pepper flakes
- Garlic
- Baby carrots
- Baby red potatoes
Do you have to brown a roast before putting it in the crockpot?
You can brown your roast before putting it in the crockpot, it will add another layer of flavor. Best thing with THIS recipe is that bit of balsamic vinegar adds a subtle flavor that is quite fabulous without the extra work!
What cut of beef is best for slow cooking?
- Beef Chuck
- Rump Roast
- Brisket
Tough cuts of meat will become fork tender and delicious with this easy recipe!
Do you put water in a crock pot to cook a roast?
The slow cooker is made for trapping the steam which tenderizes your meal. This recipe uses both beef broth and balsamic vinegar to tenderize the meat and this also keeps it moist.
Why is my pot roast tough?
Usually, because it’s not been cooked long enough OR has been cooked too long in the slow cooker without enough moisture resulting in a dry roast.
Slow Cooker Pot Roast
I’m all about convenience as you well know so that’s why I love using my Crockpot for roasts, but sometimes I forget to plan ahead and that’s when I love making this Instant Pot Pot Roast!
Steps to make Slow Cooker Pot Roast
- Whisk together beef broth, brown sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, salt, red pepper flakes and garlic in a small bowl.
- Place beef roast in the crockpot. Add the carrots and potatoes.
- Pour liquid mixture over the beef and vegetables.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
What do you think? Delicious huh? SO simple, but SO good! Embrace the crock pot and put this Slow Cooker Pot Roast on your menu!
Love your crockpot? Here are more of my favorite crock pot recipes!
- Crock Pot Pulled Pork
- Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan
- Crock Pot Whole Chicken and Rice Dinner
- Cranberry Crock Pot Pork Loin
- Ranch Crock Pot Roast with Potatoes
- Mississippi Pot Roast
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Balsamic Crock Pot Roast Recipe
Easy Crock Pot Roast recipe with potatoes and carrots! Throw it in your slow cooker for the day with a balsamic mixture for a tender, fall apart beef roast!
Video
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 crushed red pepper flakes
- 3 cloves garlic pressed
- 1 lb baby carrots
- 2 lbs baby red potatoes quartered
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
Serving: 1, Calories: 768kcal (38%), Carbohydrates: 52g (17%), Protein: 62g (124%), Fat: 35g (54%), Saturated Fat: 15g (94%), Cholesterol: 208mg (69%), Sodium: 1115mg (48%), Potassium: 1952mg (56%), Fiber: 4g (17%), Sugar: 26g (29%), Vitamin A: 10500IU (210%), Vitamin C: 15.4mg (19%), Calcium: 116mg (12%), Iron: 8.4mg (47%)
Recipe Adapted from Shugary Sweets
Mati says
We are avoiding colesterol. Do you have any chicken recipes for the slow cooker?
Lisa says
I noticed your beef didn’t have any fat in it. How did you find one like that, and should I trim mine if it does?
Julie Evink says
You can trim some off if there’s a lot of extra, but leave some because you want some marbling to make it nice and tender and juicy!
Angela says
Can you use a frozen roast?
Julie Evink says
It can be, but we don’t recommend starting with a frozen roast because it sits in the food safety danger zone temp to long in a crock pot.
BEVERLY says
I HAVE DISCOVERED I AM SODIUM DEFICIENT, YOU HAVE SOY SAUCE AND SALT WHICH MAKES THIS RECIPE VERY HIGH IN SALT COULD YOU TELL WHAT I COULD USE IN PLACE OF THE SALT AND SOY SAUCE THE RECIPE SOUNDS DELICIOUS.
Michelle Sperr says
Hi Beverly. Thank you for your question. You could try using NoSalt (or another non sodium salt alternative that you can find) and coconut or liquid aminos might be an option for the soy sauce! Hope that helps!
Jane Muhonen says
I tried this recipe and it was good. I will give it a 5 star. The only thing different was I browned it on both sides before putting it in crockpot.
Sincerely,
Jane C. Muhonen
Julie says
I’m so glad you loved it! Thanks for the review, Jane!
Jane Muhonen says
Julie,
The recipe was good. Only thing I did different was brown it before putting it in the crockpot.
Julie says
So glad you enjoyed it!
monica says
i enjoyed the video
Julie says
Thank you!
Debbie Bronson says
This recipe would have turned out so much better had I not put in any brown sugar at all. I put in less than the recipe called for and I still felt like I had spoiled a good roast. I love the savory taste of pot roast with carrots and potatoes and if you do too, don’t add any sugar!!!
Karly says
This roast was so flavorful and tender, and a huge hit with the whole family! Thank you!
Julie Evink says
So glad you enjoyed it!
Jennifer says
Love that the roast cooks alongside the veggies all in one pot! Super easy for weeknight dinners!
Julie Evink says
Can’t ever get enough meals in one like this!
Beth Pierce says
Made this last weekend! Hubby and I just loved it! So easy and flavorful.
Julie Evink says
So glad you enjoyed it!
Jenn says
Love how easy this slow cooker roast is! I’m super excited to make it for dinner this week – thanks for the recipe!!
Julie Evink says
Hope you love it as much as we do!
Maria S Johnson says
I am looking forward to making this soon. The video looks like an eye round roast was used; is that a good cut or should I stick with the 3 you listed?
Julie Evink says
Any of them will work, but I prefer the three listed.
Titan Tyler says
This was the best roast ever. I don’t even like roast. I made it for my parents and kept some for us and made french dip sandwiches today that were the bomb. I added some of Johnny’s Au Jus liquid from a bottle to the gravy left. I did add onions to the roast and 1/2 tsp of sage(my Granny always did that) This is a 10 star keeper