Ingredients

  • 1 (4 lb) beef chuck roast or (4 lb) sirloin tip roast
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 medium sweet onion, thinly sliced
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 large yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 lb baby carrots
  • 3 cups low sodium beef broth
  • 1/2 cup tomato juice
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules
  • 1 1/2 - 3 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
  • 4 bay leaves
  • salt, to taste

Method

  • Rinse roast, and pat dry.
  • Cut a 1-inch deep cavity in the shape of an "X" on top of the roast (do not cut all the way through roast).
  • Dredge roast in flour and shake off excess.
  • Cook roast in hot oil in Dutch oven over medium heat 1-2 minute on each side or until lightly browned.
  • Place roast in a 6 quart slow cooker.
  • Stuff cavity with sliced onion and minced garlic; top roast with potatoes and baby carrots.
  • Pour beef broth, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and tomato juice into slow cooker.
  • Sprinkle with parsley, basil, bouillion, and ground pepper.
  • Add bay leaves to liquid in slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low 7-8 hours or until fork-tender.
  • Shred roast using two forks.
  • Season with salt to taste.