Slow Cooker Balsamic Beef Roast (Asado Negro)

Slow Cooker Balsamic Beef Roast - made with balsamic and coke, this roast (asado negro) is tender, flavorful and very easy to make. Perfect for entertaining.

Slow Cooker Balsamic Beef Roast (Asado Negro)

Slow cooker balsamic beef roast inspired by Venezuelan asado negro. Tender, flavorful beef braised in a rich balsamic and Coca-Cola sauce.

Course Entree

Cuisine Venezuelan

Keyword asado negro, balsamic beef roast, crock pot beef recipes, crock pot recipes, crockpot beef recipe, easy slow cooker dinner, slow cooker beef roast, slow cooker recipes, slow cooker venezuelan recipes, venezuelan beef recipe

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 15

Servings servings

Calories 537kcal

Author Tiffany Bendayan

Ingredients

For Beef

3 –4 lbs eye round beef
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil

For Sauce

12 oz Coca-Cola not diet
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 cups beef stock
2 bay leaves
2 onions sliced

For Thickening

2 teaspoons cornstarch

For Garnish

Fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

Pat beef dry and season generously with salt and pepper
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
Sear the beef on all sides, including ends, until deeply browned, about 8–10 minutes
Transfer beef to the slow cooker
In the same skillet, add onions and cook until softened, scraping up browned bits
Add beef stock, balsamic vinegar, and Coca-Cola; bring to a simmer
Pour sauce over the beef and add bay leaves
Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours, until tender
Remove beef and slice or shred

Notes

Browning the beef is essential for deep flavor; do not skip
Do not use diet soda, as it will affect the flavor
This dish tastes even better the next day
Serve with white rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread
Slice against the grain for the most tender texture

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