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Slow Cooker Balsamic-Red Wine Pot Roast
Instructions
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Peel carrots, cut into 3-inch chunks, and cut large pieces in half again lengthwise.
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Peel shallots and cut in half through the root.
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Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat (for best browning, do not use a nonstick pan). Sprinkle chuck roast with salt and pepper. Brown roast on both sides in hot oil, turning as needed, 6-8 minutes total.
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Transfer roast to a 6-qt. slow cooker. Top with carrots and shallots.
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Pour red wine into hot frying pan used to brown roast. Scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet using a wooden spoon. Stir in vinegar, brown sugar, beef base, and tomato paste. Pour mixture over roast in slow cooker.
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Top roast and vegetables with fresh thyme and rosemary.
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Cover slow cooker and cook on low setting until roast is tender when pierced with a fork, 6 hours.
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Transfer roast from slow cooker to a cutting board and vegetables to a serving platter.
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Whisk together flour and cold water in a small saucepan. Measure 1 cup cooking liquid and strain into pan, whisking. Bring to a boil, whisking often. Reduce heat and simmer, whisking occasionally, until gravy is thickened, 5 minutes.
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Slice meat and arrange on platter with vegetables. Spoon gravy on top. Scatter fresh herbs over roast and vegetables, and serve.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Perfect the Sear for Deep Flavor 🔥Pat the chuck roast completely dry before searing in a hot skillet with olive oil for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown—this Maillard reaction creates the complex, savory foundation that slow cooking alone cannot achieve.
- Balance Your Wine and Vinegar Ratio ⚖️The balsamic vinegar's acidity cuts through the richness of red wine and beef; add the vinegar in the last 30 minutes of cooking to preserve its delicate sweet-tart notes rather than cooking them away.
- Create a Silky Sauce with Proper Thickening 🥣Mix flour and cold water into a smooth paste (beurre manié technique) and stir it into the slow cooker during the final 20 minutes to achieve a luxurious, velvety sauce without lumps.
- Layer Fresh Herbs Strategically 🌿Reserve half your fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs to add during the last 15 minutes of cooking; this preserves their vibrant flavor and aroma while the earlier additions infuse the braising liquid.
- Choose the Right Slow Cooker Setting 🐢Cook on LOW for 7-8 hours rather than HIGH to ensure the chuck roast becomes fork-tender and allows flavors to meld gradually without the meat becoming stringy or dry.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Low Carb
High Protein
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