Sunday Comfort: Slow-Cooker Balsamic Pot Roast

Name: Sunday Comfort: Slow-Cooker Balsamic Pot Roast
Ingredients: 3-4 lb chuck roast; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 carrots, chopped; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar; 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 cup beef broth; 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp dried rosemary; 1 lb baby potatoes, quartered; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening gravy)

Recipe by Zideons

Published December 19, 2025

This pot roast is the epitome of comfort food. The balsamic vinegar adds a subtle sweetness and depth of flavor that elevates it beyond your average roast, and the slow cooker makes it incredibly easy to prepare.

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Instructions

Season the chuck roast generously with salt and pepper.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to the slow cooker.

Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Pour the balsamic vinegar into the skillet and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom. Add the diced tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and rosemary. Bring to a simmer.

Pour the sauce mixture over the roast in the slow cooker. Add the quartered potatoes.

Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours, or until the roast is fork-tender.

Remove the roast and vegetables from the slow cooker. If desired, thicken the gravy by whisking the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stirring it into the slow cooker liquid. Cook on high for 15-20 minutes, or until thickened.

Final Notes

Serve the pot roast with the vegetables and plenty of gravy. This is fantastic served with crusty bread for soaking up the delicious sauce or alongside a simple green salad.

About the Author

Zideons

Cooking is my passion. I love blogging and sharing my creative recipes with the world. With my busy lifestyle, it can be challenging to create new recipes, write posts, and ensure everything is formatted and presented well. I started MealMagX for this very reason—for those who share my passion for creative cooking but may not have the time to maintain a blog.

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