Slow Cooker Balsamic Pot Roast

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: red wine vinegar

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a similar tangy flavor at a lower cost.

beef chuck roast

🥗Healthier: pork shoulder

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs provide a leaner option while still being flavorful.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Using bouillon with water is a cost-effective way to achieve broth flavor.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Flour can thicken sauces similarly and is often cheaper.

Cut and chop 4 carrots into larger pieces.

Quarter 1 pound of russet potatoes after rinsing them under cold water to remove dirt.

Halve 1.5 cups of pearl onions.

Prepare the marinade by mixing garlic, balsamic vinegar, beef stock, honey, and orange zest in a bowl, breaking up the garlic and mixing well.

Rub salt and black pepper on both sides of the 3-pound beef chuck roast.

In the slow cooker, optionally place a liner for easier cleanup.

Layer the chopped veggies (carrots, potatoes, and pearl onions) at the bottom of the slow cooker.

Place the seasoned chuck roast on top of the veggies.

Stir the marinade and pour it over the roast and veggies, ensuring everything is coated.

Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 5 hours or low for 10 hours, checking the roast throughout the day.

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