Balsamic Beef and Broccoli

Makes 8 servings.

Inspired by this recipe.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup low-sodium beef or chicken broth
  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1½ teaspoons minced garlic
  • 3-pound boneless beef chuck roast
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 6-8 cups broccoli florets (frozen or fresh/ready to cook from produce section)
  • Shredding claws (optional)

Steps

  1. Place broth, vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire, and garlic into slow cooker and stir to combine.
  2. Generously season beef all over with salt and pepper.
  3. Add beef to slow cooker and spoon some sauce over top.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW until beef is knife tender (about 8 hours).
  5. Cook broccoli at any point according to package directions and set aside until beef is done.
  6. Shred beef right in slow cooker, or transfer it to a rimmed baking sheet or cutting board for shredding and then return shredded beef to slow cooker.
  7. Add cooked broccoli to slow cooker and mix everything together to coat beef and broccoli with sauce.

Nutrition info per serving

Calories 282
Fat 8.7 g
Saturated fat 3.5 g
Carbs 12 g
Fiber 2 g
Sugars 7.5 g
Protein 38 g
Sodium 210 mg

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