Slow Cooker Balsamic Shredded Beef

Yield: serves 8

Slow Cooker Balsamic Shredded Beef

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 6 hours

Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes

Another easy dinner recipe! Shredded Beef made in the slow cooker with balsamic glaze is perfect when you crave comfort food but don't want to turn on the oven.

Ingredients

5 pound beef chuck roast
1 cup beef broth
½ cup light brown sugar
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 Tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 cloves garlic, pressed

Instructions

Whisk together all the ingredients and add to the bottom of a slow cooker. Add roast. Covere and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Remove roast and shred with a fork, return to juices.
Serve and enjoy. The gravy is delicious with mashed potatoes too!

Notes

I used a 5 pound roast, you can certainly use a smaller roast if you don't think your family will eat that much meat. The excess sauce is delicious to reserve for mashed potatoes!

Want to make this a freezer meal? Easy. Cook the beef as directed then transfer to a freezer safe bag, juices and all. Thaw in the fridge and reheat to have a nearly instant dinner next time you need it.

Time saving tip: whisk the ingredients for the sauce together on the weekend when you have a few minutes, then store in the fridge. When you're ready to cook the beef, just pour the contents into the slow cooker and proceed as directed. A perfect hack for preparing a slow cooker meal in the morning!

See blog post for more recipe tips and tricks.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 724Total Fat: 43gSaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 3gUnsaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 235mgSodium: 599mgCarbohydrates: 13gFiber: 0gSugar: 12gProtein: 70g

*Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietitian for special diet advice.