Slow Cooker Balsamic Beef and Mushrooms

Ingredients

• •3 lb beef chuck roast, cut into 2-inch pieces
• •1 lb cremini mushrooms, halved
• •1 onion, sliced
• •3 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 cup beef broth
• •⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
• •2 tbsp tomato paste
• •1 tsp dried thyme
• •1 tsp kosher salt
• •½ tsp black pepper
• •2 tbsp cornstarch
• •2 tbsp water

Directions

1. 1Place beef, mushrooms, onion, and garlic in the slow cooker.
2. 2Whisk broth, balsamic vinegar, tomato paste, thyme, salt, and pepper; pour over the beef.
3. 3Cover and cook on LOW for 7–8 hours, until the beef is fork-tender.
4. 4Transfer beef and mushrooms to a serving dish and keep warm.
5. 5Pour two cups of cooking liquid into a saucepan and bring to a simmer.
6. 6Whisk cornstarch with water, stir it into the liquid, and cook until glossy.
7. 7Spoon the balsamic gravy over the beef and mushrooms.

💡 Serve this over mashed potatoes or egg noodles so none of the balsamic gravy goes to waste.

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