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Slow Cooker Balsamic Pot Roast

Katerina | Diethood
Slow Cooker Balsamic Pot Roast is a melt-in-your-mouth, tender pot roast with balsamic gravy made in a slow cooker with potatoes and carrots!
Servings : 8
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds small potatoes, halved
  • 1 pound baby carrots
  • salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
  • 3 pounds boneless rump roast
  • 6 cloves garlic, halved lengthwise
  • salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ cup Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
  • ¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • ¼ cup low sodium beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Spray a 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • Place carrots and potatoes on the bottom of the slow cooker; season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Make 12 incisions around the meat and insert a slice of garlic into each.
  • Season the roast with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over high heat.
  • Add the roast to the skillet and sear on all sides until browned, about 5 minutes per side.
  • Remove from the skillet and place the roast over the carrots and potatoes. Set aside.
  • In a medium sized mixing bowl combine balsamic vinegar, olive oil, beef broth, dijon mustard, brown sugar, oregano, thyme, basil and nutmeg; whisk until well combined.
  • Slowly pour the balsamic mixture over and around the roast. If needed, use your hands to coat it evenly.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours OR on HIGH for 4 to 6 hours.
  • Remove meat and let rest at least 10 to 15 minutes before cutting.
  • Cut into thin slices and serve with the potatoes and vegetables.

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Nutrition

Calories: 354 kcal | Carbohydrates: 9 g | Protein: 39 g | Fat: 17 g | Saturated Fat: 4 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10 g | Cholesterol: 105 mg | Sodium: 199 mg | Potassium: 773 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 5 g | Vitamin A: 7990 IU | Vitamin C: 5 mg | Calcium: 72 mg | Iron: 5 mg

Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pot roast, slow cooker pot roast, slow cooker recipes