Slow Cooker Balsamic Braised Beef Recipe (Easy & WW Friendly)
Quick and easy, this slow cooker balsamic beef cooks up tender and flavorful!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 pounds lean beef (lean stew meat, eye of the round roast, rump roast, etc.)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 large onion, peeled and diced
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 bay leaves
- 1-2 tablespoons instant granulated tapioca (optional thickener)
Instructions
- Ideal slow cooker size: 4-Quart.
- Season the beef with salt and pepper. (Or my favorite, Montreal Steak Seasoning.)
- Place beef in the slow cooker with the onions, balsamic vinegar, tomato paste, bay leaves and tapioca, if using.
- Cover and cook on LOW until meltingly tender, 8 to 10 hours. (This will vary depending on the size of your slow cooker, size of beef, and how hot your slow cooker cooks.)
- To cook in the oven instead, add in a cup of water, cover and bake at 250F degrees for 6-8 hours, or until the beef is meltingly tender. Add in a little more water if the beef starts to dry out.
- Taste, season with salt and pepper if needed, and serve hot with your chosen accompaniments.
Notes
Serving size: 1/2 cup
WW Points: 1 Check the WW Points for this recipe and track it in the WW app.
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 4 PointsPlus (Old plan)
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 4 PointsPlus (Old plan)
Recipe Variations
- Sweet & Tangy – Stir in a little brown sugar or honey at the end.
- Chicken – Use boneless skinless thighs or breasts.
- Pork – Swap beef for pork loin or boneless chops.
- More Veggies – Add carrots, celery, or mushrooms for extra flavor and fiber.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/2 cup | Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 110mg | Potassium: 493mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 84IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 3mg