Description
This Crockpot Honey Balsamic Beef Chuck Roast is a slow-cooked comfort meal with tender beef simmered in a sweet, tangy, and savory sauce. It’s perfect for busy days, gatherings, or prepping ahead for flavorful leftovers.
Ingredients
- 3–4 lb beef chuck roast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
Instructions
- Season the beef chuck roast on all sides with salt and black pepper.
- Place sliced onion in the bottom of the crockpot and lay the roast on top.
- In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, balsamic vinegar, honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the roast, ensuring it’s evenly coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the beef is fork-tender.
- Before serving, spoon sauce over the roast or shred the meat and mix with the juices.
Notes
- Add carrots or potatoes to the crockpot for a one-pot meal.
- Optional: sear roast before placing in crockpot for more flavor.
- Reduce sauce on the stove for a thicker glaze if desired.
- Tastes even better the next day as leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 6 oz beef with sauce)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
