SLOW COOKER BALSAMIC POT ROAST RECIPE

Slow Cooker Balsamic Pot Roast Recipe image

Provided by Camille

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 (3-4 pound) boneless beef chuck roast
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 pound baby carrots
3 stalks celery (diced)
1 onion (sliced)
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 cup tomato juice
1 (14.5 ounce) can beef broth
3 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground sage
2 bay leaves
3 Tablespoons corn starch
3 Tablespoons cold water

Steps:

Add olive oil to a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
Season roast with salt and pepper, to taste.
Place roast in pan and sear on all sides.
Remove from saucepan and place in a slow cooker sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
Cover roast with carrots, celery and onion.
In a bowl, mix together balsamic vinegar, tomato juice, beef broth, garlic, thyme, and sage. Pour over the roast.
Place 2 bay leaves on top and cover with lid.
Cook on low for 9-10 hours.
When done cooking, remove roast and vegetables and keep warm.
Skim the fat off the liquid and pour liquid into a saucepan over medium-high heat.
In a small bowl, whisk together corn starch and cold water; pour into the saucepan and mix well.
Bring to a boil and let cook for a few minutes or until it starts to thicken.
Serve gravy with pot roast and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 341 kcal, Fat 28 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 2853 mg, Carbohydrate 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 20 mg