Ingredients

  • 1 (2 1/2 pound) boneless beef chuck roast
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 large onion, halved and sliced
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar

Method

  • Season roast with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook roast in hot skillet until browned on all sides, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
  • Place roast in a slow cooker and scatter onion slices around roast. Pour vinegar over the roast and onions.
  • Cook roast in the slow cooker set to Low until tender and falling apart, 6 to 8 hours. Shred meat and return to slow cooker with juices.