Balsamic Roast - Crock Pot Goodness!

This is hands down my favorite crock pot recipe at the moment, I am a HUGE balsamic "anything" fan so combine it with chuck roast and mushrooms and I am totally hooked. We got the recipe HERE doubled it and added mushrooms. I cant wait for the leftovers!!


*Disclaimer: White Wine is considered paleo in moderation. If doing a Paleo Challenge check the "rules" of your challenge to be sure that it is allowed in moderation or risk losing points.*

What you need:
2 Lb any roast (we used Chuck Roast)

1 Large White Onion, sliced

Mushrooms (sliced in half, this was our addition)

8 Ounces Tomato Sauce (we used Natures Place Organics)

1/2 Cup Balsamic Vinegar

1/2 Cup Water

2 Tbsp White Wine (we used pinot grigio)

2 Tbsp Coconut Oil

Rub: Salt, Black Pepper, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Paprika

*When we made this we used a 4lb Chuck and doubled everything except the onion.

What you do:
- Mix the rub and season all sides of the beef

- Heat coconut oil in pan on medium heat

- Sear each side of the beef for 3-4 minutes

- Place sliced onions on bottom of crock pot

- Put seared meat on top of the onions

- While pan is still hot deglaze with water and wine

- Spread mushrooms over the meat

- Mix together balsamic vinegar and tomato sauce with a whisk and pour over meat and veggies

- Pour deglazing liquid over meat and veggies

- Set on low for 8 hours