Balsamic Pot Roast
A cozy classic dish featuring a succulent chuck roast marinated in balsamic vinegar for a flavorful and tender meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 255 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- Chuck Roast (3-4 lbs)
- Carrots (4-5, chopped)
- Balsamic Vinegar (1 cup)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black Pepper (to taste)
- Onions (2, quartered)
- Garlic (4 cloves, minced)
- Beef Broth (2 cups)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Season both sides of the chuck roast with salt and black pepper.
- Sear the roast in a large oven-safe pot with olive oil over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Remove the roast and sauté onions and garlic in the same pot for about 3 minutes.
- Pour in the balsamic vinegar to deglaze the pot.
- Add the roast back into the pot along with chopped carrots and beef broth.
- Cover and cook in the oven for 3-4 hours, or until fork-tender.
- Rest the roast for 15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, reduce the liquid on the stove after cooking the roast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 423
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Balsamic Pot Roast, Comfort Food, Family Dinner