Slow Cooker Honey Balsamic Roast Beef (Video!)

Ingredients

• 3-4 lbs. beef chuck roast
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 14.5 oz. can 50% less sodium beef broth ((approx. 2 cups))
• 1/2 cup quality balsamic vinegar
• 1/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 3 tablespoons dried minced onions
• 1 tablespoon beef bouillon ((powder, base or 3 crushed cubes))
• 1 tsp EACH garlic powder, dried oregano, dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper, (plus more to taste after cooking)
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
• 1 bay leaf

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the vegetable over medium-high heat in a large cast-iron skillet. Using two forks or tongs to hold the oast, sear it on all sides until browned. Add it to the slow cooker and top it with all the remaining ingredients.

2. 2

   Cook on LOW for 7 hours or until fall apart tender.

3. 3

   Remove the roast to a cutting board and add all remaining slow cooker liquid to a large saucepanpan/skillet with sides (NOT a small saucepan). Simmer for 25-30 minutes OR until thickened. It will thicken very quickly the last few minutes so watch closely towards the end.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, shred roast beef and add back to slow cooker. Stir in desired amount of thickened sauce.

5. 5

   Serve as sandwich filling or with rice, potatoes, etc.