Go Back
–+ servings

Balsamic and Onion Pot Roast in a Crockpot!

This Crock Pot Balsamic and Onion Pot Roast is incredibly tender with a rich flavor. This is comfort food at its finest.
5 from 1 vote
Print Pin
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 350kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 2 large onions (cut in thick slices)
  • 4 large carrots (cut into 3 inch pieces)
  • 1 parsnip (cut into 1 inch pieces)
  • 2 - 3 lb. pot roast
  • 2 Tablespoons steak rub (I used McCormick's Montreal)
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/4 cup beef stock
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce

For the gravy

  • Leftover broth from crockpot
  • 1 Tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 Tablespoons water

Instructions

  • Place the onions, carrots, and parsnips in the bottom of the slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Rub steak seasoning into both sides of the roast.
  • Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan over medium heat. Once oil is hot, add roast and brown for 4-5 minutes on each side. Remove the roast and put it in the slow cooker on top of the vegetables. Pour 1/4 cup of the beef broth into the pan and use a spatula to scrape up all the brown bits. Pour the broth and bits into the slow cooker. 
  • Whisk together the remaining beef broth, balsamic vinegar, and tomato sauce and pour it over the beef in the crock pot.
  • Cook on low for 6-8 hours or until beef is fall apart tender.
  • Remove roast to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm. Serve the beef as is or use the following steps to make a gravy.
  • For the gravy, place 2 cups of the sauce mixture in the crockpot in a small saucepan over medium high heat. Add dissolved cornstarch and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium and allow sauce to cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Serve gravy over meat and onions.

Notes

  • This is the perfect company dinner - but definitely try leftovers on a sandwich!
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword balsamic roast, crockpot pot roast, slow cooker roast

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 351mg | Potassium: 1012mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 8143IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 4mg
Did You Make This Recipe?Leave a review, Mention @NeighborFoodie, or tag #neighborfoodies!