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Slow Cooker Balsamic Shredded Beef

This slow cooker balsamic shredded beef is incredibly tender and flavorful, perfect for a simple weeknight dinner. It's perfect when you crave comfort food but don't want to turn on the oven.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 5 pound beef chuck roast
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 3 cloves garlic pressed

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Whisk together all the ingredients and add to the bottom of a slow cooker. Add roast. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Remove roast and shred with a fork, return to juices.
  2. Serve and enjoy. The gravy is delicious with mashed potatoes too!

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

This shredded beef is fantastic served over mashed potatoes or in tacos. For a thicker sauce, you can reduce the liquid on the stovetop after shredding the beef.
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