Slow-Cooker Balsamic & Herb Pot Roast
This recipe is a natural partner for the 2023 Venus Syrah because the acidity of the balsamic vinegar cuts through the richness of the beef, while the earthy herbs highlight the wine’s floral and peppery notes.
Ingredients
- 3 Pound Chuck Roast
- 1/2 C Beef Broth
- 1/2 C Balsamic Vinager
- 2T Soy Sauce
- 1T Honey
- 4 Cloves Garlic - Minced
- 1 tsp dried Rosemary and Thyme
- 2 Red onions
- 1 Pound Fingerling Potatoes
- 1 Pound Baby Carrots
- 8 oz Whole Mushrooms, halved (Optional)
Directions
To start, place a three-pound chuck roast into your slow cooker. In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup beef broth, ½ cup balsamic vinegar, and 2 tablespoons soy sauce for a deep, savory “umami” flavor. Stir in a tablespoon of honey, four cloves of minced garlic, and a teaspoon each of dried rosemary and thyme. Pour this mixture over the roast, then tuck a few halved red onions, fingerling potatoes, and some baby carrots around the sides. I like to add mushrooms in the last hour or so for a little extra earthiness.
Set your crockpot to low for 8 to 10 hours. As the beef slow-cooks, it will become incredibly tender and soak up all those complex flavors. When you’re ready to serve, the savory-sweet glaze on the beef will make the dark fruit and cocoa undertones of the 2023 Venus Syrah truly sing.