Slow Cooker Balsamic Pot Roast
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 Serves
Ingredients
- 2 pounds small potatoes , halved
- 1 pound baby carrots
- salt and fresh ground pepper , to taste
- 3 to 3.5 pounds boneless rump roast
- 6 garlic cloves , halved lengthwise
- salt and fresh ground pepper , to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup STAR Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
- 1/4 cup STAR Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/4 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
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 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 roast to the skillet and sear on all sides until browned; about 5 minutes per side.
- Remove from skillet and place the roast over 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. Roast is done when internal temperature reaches at least 145-degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove meat and let rest at least 10 minutes before cutting.
- Cut into thin slices and serve with prepared potatoes and vegetables.
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Notes
WW FREESTYLE POINTS: 11
Nutrition
Calories: 420 kcal | Carbohydrates: 23 g | Protein: 41 g | Fat: 17 g | Saturated Fat: 4 g | Cholesterol: 105 mg | Sodium: 211 mg | Potassium: 1231 mg | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 5 g | Vitamin A: 7975 IU | Vitamin C: 17.6 mg | Calcium: 105 mg | Iron: 8.4 mg | Net Carbs: 19 g
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.