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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.
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Slow Cooker Balsamic Beef Roast ( Asado Negro)

This slow cooker Venezuelan-inspired Balsamic Beef Roast is super easy to make and flavorful enough for company 
Course Entree
Cuisine Venezuelan
Keyword crock pot beef recipes, crock pot recipes, slow cooker recipes, slow cooker venezuelan recipes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 404kcal
Author Tiffany Bendayan

Ingredients

  • 3-4 Lbs Eye Round Beef
  • 12 oz Coca Cola not diet or zero
  • 1/2 Cup Balsamic Vinegar
  • 2 Leaves Bay
  • 1 1/2 Cups Beef Stock
  • 2 Onions sliced
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • Salt + Pepper to taste
  • 2 Teaspoons Cornstarch
  • Parsley chopped for garnish
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Clean your eye round and remove excess grease. Pat dry with a paper towel and sprinkle salt and pepper all over
  • In a heavy bottomed skillet, add the olive oil on medium high heat
  • Add the beef and sear on every side including the ends. Make sure the meat is almost black when searing. About 8-10 minutes
  • Remove beef from heat and insert in the crockpot
  • Meanwhile using the same skillet, add the onions and cook until softened. Use a wooden spoon to lift away any meat particles at the bottom of the pan
  • When onions are soft, add the stock, vinegar and coke. Bring to a boil
  • Pour the sauce on top of the beef and throw in the bay leaves
  • Cook covered in the crock pot on high for 4 hours of low for 8 hours
  • Remove beef and cut into slices
  • Place the sauce in a saucepan. In a small bowl add 1/4 cup of the sauce with the cornstarch. Mix them and add it to the remaining sauce
  • Bring the sauce to a boil
  • Pour sauce on top of beef
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 404kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 255mg | Potassium: 965mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 21IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 5mg