A lot of people associate the beloved crock pot with the winter months, but I’m here, jumping and screaming from the rooftops, to tell you not to put that baby away. If you already did, dust it off and give it a hug!
The crock pot is perfect for hot summer days when you don’t want to heat up your entire house and you still want a fabulous home cooked meal. Plus summers are crazy busy. Like super crazy. So who doesn’t like a quick meal you can throw in the crock pot and forget about then come home too? {Picture me jumping up and down right now waiving my hand}
When I saw this recipe over at Shugary Sweets I knew it was calling my name. I’m a seriously balsamic addict. There’s this lovely Italian restaurant in my hometown and I go there literally for the fresh bread and dunk it in balsamic. I think I could drink it with a straw.
Now if you aren’t such a fan of balsamic no worries. Neither is the hubs and he loved this roast. It’s juicy, tender and has a hint of balsamic. If you’re more of a fan of prime rib roast click this link for another great recipe!
So embrace the crock pot for the summer and put this Balsamic Roast on your menu!
- 4-5 lb beef roast
- 1 1/2 c. beef broth
- 1/2 c. brown sugar
- 1/4 c. balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 3 cloves garlic pressed
- 1 lb baby carrots
- 2 lbs baby red potatoes quartered
- In a small bowl whisk together beef broth, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, salt, red pepper flakes and garlic.
- Place beef roast in crock pot. Top with carrots and potatoes. Pour liquid mixture over the beef, carrots and potatoes.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours.