Easy Freezer Balsamic Roast Beef
This may sound a little odd coming from a vegetarian, but pot roast is hands down my favorite meal to make! Not only is it ridiculously easy and completely foolproof, not to mention a one-pot slow cooker meal that you can set and forget, but it always gets RAVE reviews. As in not just “oh this is yummy” good but “oh my gosh this is the best thing I’ve ever tasted” good. It is a great way to feed a crowd without much effort, and although it takes just a few minutes of hands-on time and makes the perfect weeknight meal, it also tastes special enough to serve for a holiday meal or Sunday dinner.
To make it as part of a freezer cooking day, just split the marinade & beef into multiple bags, then throw it right into the freezer–no cooking required! Making it ahead of time is not necessary, though, as it is equally delicious made the same day.
Here is what you need:
1 sweet onion
2 cups beef broth
1 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
3 tablespoons honey
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 3-4 pound chuck roast
Step 1: Chop onion and garlic; set aside.
Step 2: In large bowl, whisk together beef broth, vinegar, Worcestershire, soy sauce, garlic, onion, honey, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt.
Step 3: Place each roast in a 1 gallon freezer bag. (Be sure to label freezer bag first!)
Step 4: Divide balsamic mixture over roasts; freeze until needed.
Step 5: Thaw overnight; place contents in slow cooker. If desired, add red potatoes and carrots. Cook on high for 4-6 hours or on low for 6-8 hours.
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Recipe: Easy Freezer Balsamic Beef
Summary: This hearty meal cooks slow and steady in the crockpot and serves up a super tender, flavorful dish your whole family will love!
Ingredients
1 sweet onion
2 cups beef broth
1 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
3 tablespoons honey
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 3-4 pound chuck roast
Instructions
Chop onion and garlic; set aside.
In large bowl, whisk together beef broth, vinegar, Worcestershire, soy sauce, garlic, onion, honey, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt.
Place each roast in a 1 gallon freezer bag. (Be sure to label freezer bag first!)
Divide balsamic mixture over roasts; freeze until needed.
Thaw overnight; place contents in slow cooker. If desired, add red potatoes and carrots. Cook on high for 4-6 hours or on low for 6-8 hours.
Preparation time: 5-7 minutes
Cooking time: In slow cooker on high for 4-6 hours or on low for 6-8 hours.
Number of servings (yield): 8-10
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