Add a sweetener if your vinegar is too sharp. Cheap balsamic can be aggressively tangy. If you taste the sauce after cooking and it's too acidic, stir in 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, honey, or maple syrup. Balance restored.
Make it a one-pot meal. Add 4-5 peeled and halved carrots, 3-4 halved potatoes, and 1 sliced onion to the slow cooker with the roast. Now you have a complete dinner.
Double the recipe for leftovers. This roast freezes beautifully. Make two. Eat one tonight. Freeze one for a night when you can't even.
Save the sauce. Leftover sauce is incredible on eggs, roasted vegetables, or spooned over a baked sweet potato. Don't waste a drop.
What to Do With Leftovers (If You Have Any)
Leftovers of this balsamic beef are a gift. Here's what to do with them.
Balsamic beef sandwiches: Pile shredded beef onto a toasted hoagie roll with provolone cheese and a handful of arugula. Broil until melty. Life-changing.
Balsamic beef tacos: Warm corn tortillas, shredded beef, pickled onions, and a drizzle of crema. Taco Tuesday just met its match.
Balsamic beef pasta: Toss shredded beef with cooked pasta, a splash of the sauce, and a handful of Parmesan. Ten-minute dinner.Dry Pasta & Noodles
Balsamic beef baked potato: Split a baked potato, stuff with shredded beef, top with sour cream and chives. The sauce soaks into the potato. You're welcome.
Balsamic beef breakfast hash: Shredded beef, diced potatoes, onions, fried eggs on top. Breakfast of champions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a different cut of beef?
Yes. Chuck roast is ideal because it's marbled and affordable. Bottom round, rump roast, or brisket also work. Avoid lean cuts like sirloin or tenderloin—they'll dry out.
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