Prep Time: 5 mins | Cook Time: 4 hrs 20 mins | Total Time: 4 hrs 25 mins | Yield: 12
You will surely crave for this dish all the time! Once you get a bite of the tender meat, you would want to eat the whole thing! It’s very hassle-free to make. You can just throw everything into the slow cooker and wait for it to be cooked to perfection. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
3-pound boneless chuck roast
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 cups beef stock
2 dried bay leaves
1 tablespoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum (optional)
Handful fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Directions:
Step 1: Remove the stiff fat of the roast in cold water, pat dry with paper towels, and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
Step 2: Place a Dutch oven on the stove and turn the heat to medium-high.
Step 3: Add olive oil and allow it to become hot.
Step 4: Add the roast and sear each side for 3 to 5 minutes or until slightly brown.
Step 5: Add bay leaves for extra aroma.
Step 6: Transfer the roasts into the prepared slow cooker and top with the bay leaves.
Step 7: In the Dutch oven, add the beef stock, balsamic vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, and rosemary. Allow the mixture to boil and stir from time to time.
Step 8: Scrape the bottom to get those toasted bits.
Step 9: Remove from the heat and transfer the mixture into the slow cooker.
Step 10: Cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or 6 to 8 hours on a low setting. When the meat is fork-tender, turn off the slow cooker.
Step 11: Remove the bay leaves and break the roast into small chunks. Discard the layers of fat.
Step 12: Sprinkle parsley on top.
Step 13: Serve as is or with gravy. Enjoy!
Notes:
1. You don’t need to sear the roast. You can just toss everything into the slow cooker.
2. You can also cook this dish on the stove. It may be a little time consuming though compared to a slow cooker.
3. You can use red wine instead of balsamic vinegar.
4. Try adding carrots, potatoes, and fresh onions. It’s something to try!
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