Ingredients
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- 3–4 lb chuck roast
- 3 large yellow onions
- 1 large sweet onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup dry white apple vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- Olive oil (optional)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Slice the yellow and sweet onions thinly and mince the garlic.
- In a skillet or slow cooker, caramelize onions with butter, brown sugar, and balsamic vinegar for about 20–30 minutes.
- Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper; sear in a skillet if desired.
- Place the caramelized onions in the slow cooker, add the roast, thyme, bay leaves, and pour in the broth and vinegars.
- Cook on low for 8–9 hours or high for 5–6 hours until tender.
- To thicken gravy, mix cornstarch with cold water and stir into cooking liquid before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8–9 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg