Description

The key to making a great roast beef in the slow cooker is in the liquid that is added. Beef stock, red wine and balsamic vinegar flavor the roast throughout the meat making it tender and delicious.

Ingredients

• sea salt, to taste
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 T. cooking fat
• 3 lb. boneless beef chuck roast
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 c. balsamic vinegar
• 1 ½ c. beef stock
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 1 c. red wine, optional
• 2 - 3 sweet potatoes, cut into large pieces
• 4 carrots, cut into large pieces

Steps

1. Season roast on all sides with salt and pepper.
2. Melt cooking fat over a medium-high heat in a large skillet; sear roast for 2-3 minutes on each side.
3. Place a slow cooker liner in the slow cooker for easy clean up. Place the roast in the slow cooker; top with onion, garlic, balsamic vinegar, beef stock, bay leaves, rosemary sprigs and red wine, if using.