Lazy Girl Balsamic Pot Roast (Shredded Beef)

I don't like balsamic vinegar.
I just don't.
Stop trying to tell me why it's great and I need to "have it this way".
I do not like it Sam, I am.
I do not like it here, or there.
I've been saying this for a long time.

But now, I do have to take that back.
Because, you see, I DO like it in this recipe.

I happen to be a big pot roast fan, so when I saw this original recipe on Pinterest, I felt the need to try it regardless of my dislike of balsamic vinegar.  I could see where the salty, sweet, tangy darkness of the balsamic might actually work really well in this recipe.
Plus, the whole crock pot "easy" vibe had me hooked.

Serves 4-5
Ingredients

2-3 lb beef chuck roast

1 cup beef broth

1/2 cup light brown sugar

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

1 Tbsp soy sauce

1 tsp kosher salt

1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

3 cloves garlic, pressed

Whisk together all the ingredients and add to the bottom of a slow cooker. Add roast. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Remove roast, either slice or shred with a fork, return to juices.  Serve and enjoy. The gravy is delicious with mashed potatoes too!

I used a gravy separator to reduce the amount of fat in the gravy.  One other idea, after draining off the fat, if you'd like a thicker gravy try adding a tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with a tablespoon of water and bring to a boil over med high heat while whisking.

Want some more Lazy Girl ideas for dinner?

40 Clove Garlic Chicken
Black Bean Chili
Mamacita's Mexican Chicken and Dumplings
Tuscan Pot Roast
Chicken with Coconut, Lime & Peanut Sauce
Greek Pork and Garbanzo Stew
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