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    Slow Cooker Beef Roast with Balsamic Onions

    January 25, 2010 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 34 Comments

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    Beef Roast with Balsamic Onions

    I will make this again.

    Maybe tomorrow.

    It was THAT GOOD!

    If you like the balsamic flavor, this is a must try!

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    Slow Cooker Beef Roast with Balsamic Onions

    The balsamic onions are a magical complement to the slow cooked, shredded beef.
    Prep Time10 minutes
    Cook Time8 hours
    Servings - 4 servings

    Ingredients 

    • 2 lb. beef chuck roast
    • 2 small white onions sliced
    • 4 garlic cloves smashed
    • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
    • Salt and pepper
    • dinner rolls side dish
    • veggies side dish

    Instructions

    • In a large pot, sear or brown the beef roast on all sides in a little olive oil.
    • Slice onions into strips. Smoosh garlic clove with flat part of the knife. Is that a technical cooking term, smoosh?!?
    • Place seared roast into slow cooker with the oil that it was seared in. Season with salt and pepper. Add sliced onions and smooshed garlic around the roast. Sprinkle about 1/4-1/2 cup balsamic vinegar into the slow cooker.
    • Cook on low for 8 hours.
    • In mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, powder and salt. Whisk in the oil, eggs and milk until batter forms. Pour into greased baking dish. Bake in preheated oven for 16-20 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean in the middle.
    • Prepare green beans as directed on package.
    • Serve Slow Cooker Beef Roast with Balsamic Onions, Green Beans and Cornbread.
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    Filed Under: Beef Recipes, Budget Friendly Recipes, Dairy Free Meal Ideas, Slow Cooker Recipes Tagged With: green beans

    Comments

    1. The Prudent Homemaker says

      January 25, 2010 at 7:40 pm

      I’m not sure how much you pay for balsamic vinegar, but I buy 1 liter bottles at Sam’s Club for under $5 (Costco is over $11 for the same size). We love balsamic vinegar, and I always have several bottles in my pantry.

      Reply
    2. Kim says

      January 25, 2010 at 7:45 pm

      Wow – this looks delish. I am going to give this a try this week. I know I have a roast in the freezer – what a great way to use it.

      Reply
    3. the mrs says

      January 25, 2010 at 8:43 pm

      I’m going to have to try this one! it looks great!

      Reply
    4. Teresa Schoell says

      January 25, 2010 at 9:21 pm

      What temp do I cook the muffins at?

      Reply
      • Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom says

        January 25, 2010 at 10:05 pm

        @Teresa Schoell,

        350

        Reply
    5. [email protected] says

      January 25, 2010 at 10:04 pm

      I had a roast planned for last Sunday, but didn’t get it because it was $6 something, and I could have probably only gotten 1 meal out of it. I have 3 teenage boys, ugh, maybe when it goes on sale.
      Thanks for hosting!
      ~Liz

      Reply
    6. angie says

      January 25, 2010 at 11:04 pm

      looks delicious

      Reply
    7. Queen of the House says

      January 25, 2010 at 11:32 pm

      Once again, it looks delicious! Love the corn muffin idea….I think I will add corn meal to my grocery list for this week! 🙂

      Reply
    8. Laura says

      January 26, 2010 at 8:47 am

      I’ll definately have to try this. I love new crockpot recipes. I’m surprised how much the homemade corn muffins were. Don’t you think it could have been made cheaper by using a box of Jiffy?

      Reply
      • Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom says

        January 26, 2010 at 2:44 pm

        @Laura,

        Probably cheaper for a box, but homemade = no preservatives!

        Reply
        • Laura says

          January 26, 2010 at 9:51 pm

          @Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom, True 🙂

          Reply
    9. Mary says

      January 26, 2010 at 8:49 am

      What size slow cooker did you use for this recipe? Do you always use the same size slow cooker or do you have more than one?
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom says

        January 26, 2010 at 2:45 pm

        @Mary,

        I have 1 slow cooker…I believe a 4 or 5 qt.

        Reply
    10. Shannon says

      January 26, 2010 at 11:51 pm

      I made this for dinner tonight. My family enjoyed it!
      Thanks!

      Reply
    11. justaflipflopmom says

      January 27, 2010 at 5:49 am

      This looks FABULOUS.. I got a great deal on TWO pot roasts this past week!!!

      Reply
    12. lynn says

      January 27, 2010 at 8:10 am

      What cut of roast did you use. I just got a chuck roast on sale and was wondering if that would work – I have never cooked a chuck roast. Also, what are your thoughts about other veggies (carrots) in there? I am assuming potatoes would get too mushy! By the way I am a big fan of official cooking lingo – smoosh – I use it all the time – LOL!

      Reply
      • Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom says

        January 27, 2010 at 8:13 am

        @lynn,

        I think this one was a chuck roast…and yes, absolutely…throw whatever other veggies in there with it!

        Reply
    13. Melinda says

      January 28, 2010 at 8:55 am

      I made the roast last night…..it was a hit!! I was unsure how the vinegar and everything would work out, but it was yummy!!! Was a great way to use up the roast in the freezer…..as I’m always digging around for recipes.
      Thanks!!

      Reply
    14. Michelle says

      February 4, 2010 at 9:44 pm

      My husband loved it! And of course had no clue it was Balsamic Vinegar..and he’s always said he didn’t like it. 🙂 Now he does…at least when it’s on a hunk of beef. Very yummy..will definitely make again.

      Reply
    15. lexi says

      March 3, 2010 at 8:30 pm

      O MY GOOD GRACIOUS!!!

      I made this for dinner tonight (with bisquick biscuits since I ran out of cornmeal) and DANG this was good!!!!

      Seriously good!!!

      Reply
      • Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom says

        March 3, 2010 at 8:54 pm

        @lexi,

        So glad you enjoyed it…one of my all-time favorites!!!

        Reply
    16. becca says

      March 9, 2010 at 4:05 pm

      Wow, I can’t wait to make this for tonight’s dinner!! It sounds so easy and delicious. Just what I was looking for! Thank you so much!

      Reply
    17. Martha says

      April 9, 2010 at 2:07 pm

      What is the reason for the searing? If I am in a hurry, could it be cooked without the searing? I assume a pork roast could be used as well?

      Reply
      • Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom says

        April 9, 2010 at 2:52 pm

        Yes…doesn’t have to be seared. Searing seals in the juices for a more tender roast.

        And pork roast works too!

        Reply
    18. Lisa says

      May 17, 2010 at 2:27 pm

      link #17 (italian sausage with white beans and rice) does not work. it wants me to create a log in, but when I do, I still cannot get in to see the recipe. am I doing something wrong?

      p.s. we had the roast recipe last week. I LOVE BALSAMIC VINEGAR!!! any excuse for me to have more works for me!!

      Reply
    19. Renata says

      April 1, 2011 at 11:31 am

      Just made this roast with balsamic onions last night, and oh my goodness, this was by far the BEST roast I have ever made or tasted. I will be making it many more times. Thanks for a GREAT recipe. I have already passed the recipe on to several co-workers.

      Reply
    20. kelly anton says

      June 21, 2011 at 9:45 pm

      id like to recieve your newsletter- thanks!

      Reply
    21. edith says

      July 29, 2011 at 6:34 pm

      im asking everyone, which brand of balsamic vinager you like or you recomend??!!

      Reply
    22. Dawn says

      August 31, 2011 at 9:39 pm

      Agree with all the others…. YUMMY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My husband said it tortured him all day long since he was home all day long… heehee
      I did add a little Worcestershire sauce. Have some left over, so leftover stroganoff it is (our other fav!).
      1 can tomoato
      1 can cr mush soup
      1-16 oz light sour cream
      worcestershire to taste
      the carmelized onions
      left over meat
      Dawn

      Reply
    23. Stephanie says

      March 29, 2012 at 4:15 pm

      Made this last night and although I forgot to plug the crockpot in at 10 when I started, (I ended up turning it on high at 12 and it was totally fine). Very tasty. I probably let it go a little too long on high though but the kids loved the meat and I added little purple potatoes and carrots.

      Reply
    24. Sandra K. Lewis says

      July 14, 2012 at 12:27 pm

      This was absolutely delicious. My 70 something year old mother keeps bugging me for the recipe, said it was the best she has ever tasted, and she has always been a darn good cook. Thank you for a great meal…

      Reply
    25. mangastream techscinet says

      May 1, 2014 at 4:01 pm

      Very cool post

      Reply

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