Description
A tender, slow-roasted chuck roast glazed with a sweet and tangy honey balsamic sauce, paired with perfectly roasted carrots, potatoes, and onions. Comfort food meets elegance in this unforgettable one-pan meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 4 pounds chuck roast
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 4 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 3 to 4 medium potatoes, cut into chunks
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 325°F. If using a slow cooker, no preheating required.
- Combine Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven. Sear chuck roast on all sides until browned.
- Assemble the Dish: Remove roast, layer in onions, carrots, and potatoes. Place roast on top, pour glaze over, add broth around the sides, and tuck in rosemary.
- Cook to Perfection: Cover and roast for 3 to 3.5 hours until meat is fork-tender. For slow cooker, cook on low for 8 hours or high for 5 to 6.
- Finishing Touches: Remove roast and veggies, then simmer liquid to thicken glaze if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice or shred roast, spoon glaze over top, and serve with vegetables.
Notes
- Baste occasionally for extra flavor and moisture.
- Use Yukon Gold potatoes for the best texture.
- Make ahead and store in fridge or freezer for later use.
- Let roast rest before slicing to lock in juices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 generous portion
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: honey balsamic chuck roast, balsamic roast beef, easy chuck roast recipe, sunday roast, comfort food dinner