Slow Cooker Balsamic Beef Roast
Tender chuck roast slow-cooked with balsamic vinegar, garlic, beef broth, and fresh rosemary. A deeply savory, rich Sunday dinner that is naturally dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free, and free of added sugar.
Prep
10 min
Cook
420 min
Total
430 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Kelly + Lila
Kelly created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
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Prep
10 min
Cook
420 min
Total
430 min
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Instructions
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Next: Place 150g beef chuck roast into the…
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Place 150g beef chuck roast into the…
Place 150g beef chuck roast into the bottom of your slow cooker insert.
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Sprinkle 0.5 tsp salt, 0.25 tsp black pepper, and 0.5 tsp chopped fresh rosemary evenly over the roast.
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Add 2 pcs minced garlic clove around…
Add 2 pcs minced garlic clove around the meat.
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Pour 0.25 cup beef broth and 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar over and around the roast.
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Cover with the lid and set the…
Cover with the lid and set the slow cooker to LOW for 7 to 8 hours (or HIGH for 4 to 5 hours), until the meat is fork-tender and shreds easily.
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Carefully remove the roast to a cutting…
Carefully remove the roast to a cutting board and shred with two forks or slice thinly against the grain.
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Spoon the warm balsamic pan juices from…
Spoon the warm balsamic pan juices from the slow cooker over the plated beef before serving.
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