Transform your chuck into a roast so delectably tender
that your guests will believe it required hours of meticulous preparation, when in reality, it demands just 5 minutes of your time.
Envision a leisurely Sunday
enveloped in the rich fragrance of slow-cooked beef, yet without the exertion. Let’s turn that vision into a reality with a recipe that exalts the luxury of time while necessitating only a hint of effort. Brace yourself for a beef masterpiece so luxurious, it’s as though you labored throughout the day, when, truthfully, it only commanded 5 minutes of preparation!
The key lies in the tender beef chuck roast
bathing in a savory infusion of beef broth, balsamic vinegar, and an ensemble of aromatic herbs and spices. The result? A captivating banquet that harmonizes exquisitely with green beans and velvety mashed potatoes or perched atop a rustic slice of bread.
Effortless Balsamic Beef Delight
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 4 hours (high)
Servings: 4-6
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 finely minced garlic cloves
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Steps:
- Place the beef chuck roast snugly inside a generously greased slow cooker.
- Whisk together beef broth, garlic, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Once combined, lavishly coat the beef with this aromatic elixir.
- Seal your slow cooker and allow time to weave its enchantment. Opt for a swift preparation on high for 4 hours or relish a more leisurely simmer on low for 6-8 hours.
- Once the beef has absorbed all those flavors and transformed into succulence, delicately shred it with two forks. Submerge the strands back into the ambrosial juices in the slow cooker, ensuring each fiber is steeped in flavor.