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Slow Cooker Balsamic Glazed Roast Beef
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4.45 from 18 votes

Slow Cooker Balsamic Glazed Roast Beef

Roast beef is slow cooked until tender, then finished off with a sweet and tangy balsamic glaze.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 15 minutes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Calories: 621kcal
Author: Danelle

Ingredients

For the roast:

  • 1 3-4 pound boneless chuck or round roast
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

For the glaze:

  • 1 1/2 cups cooking liquid from the roast, strained
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water
  • 3-4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place roast beef in a lightly greased slow cooker.
  • In a small bowl, combine beef broth, 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, honey, red pepper flakes, garlic and pepper. Pour over roast beef.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until beef is tender.
  • Remove roast from slow cooker and slice or shred. Cover and keep warm.
  • Remove 1 1/2 cups of liquid from the slow cooker and pour through a mesh strainer into a medium saucepan.
  • Stir together cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Whisk into saucepan, along with 3-4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, brown sugar and 1 tablespoon soy sauce.
  • Bring to a boil, whisking constantly, until mixture thickens. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. If desired, add additional water or cooking liquid for a thinner glaze.
  • Pour glaze over beef and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 621kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 86g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 271mg | Sodium: 655mg | Sugar: 13g