Categories: Beef Main Dish
Ingredients
- 1 beef chuck or bottom round roast, about 3 1/4 lbs.
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 3 ribs celery, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 cups unsalted beef stock
- 2/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- prepared polenta and sautéed sweet peppers (optional)
Directions
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Spray slow cooker bowl with nonstick cooking spray. Season roast with salt, thyme and black pepper. Place in bottom of slow cooker.
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Scatter onion, carrots, celery and garlic over roast. Pour stock and balsamic vinegar over top. Cover and cook on low for 10 hours.
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Remove roast and allow to rest 15 minutes before slicing. Skim fat from cooking liquid. Stash vegetables in cooking liquid to slightly thicken sauce.
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Serve sliced roast with sauce and, if desired, polenta and sautéed peppers.