Honey Balsamic Shredded Beef
Serves 12
15 mins prep
240 mins cook
255 mins total
Tender shredded beef made in the oven, on the stovetop, in a crockpot or pressure cooker and tossed in a sweet and tangy honey balsamic sauce.
Honey Balsamic Sauce
Cut the chuck roast into 2 inch cubes, pat dry with paper towels and generously season with salt and black pepper
Cook the beef...
If braising in the dutch oven, place over medium heat, add a few tablespoons of a neutral oil and sear the beef on all sides. Add 2 cups of beef stock and braise in a 325° oven for 3 - 3 1/2 hours.
If simmering on stovetop, place over medium heat, add a few tablespoons of a neutral oil and sear the beef on all sides. Add 2 cups of beef stock and bring to a simmer. Cover the pot, reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for 2 hours.
If cooking in a slow cooker, add the seasoned beef and 2 cups of beef stock and cook on low for 8 hours.
If cooking in the pressure cooker, preheat the sauté function and working in batches sear the beef on all sides. Add all of the seared beef into the pressure cooker along with 2 cups of beef stock and pressure cook for 1 hour.
Make the sauce...
When the beef is done cooking and ready to shred, combine 2/3 cup of balsamic vinegar, 1/2 cup of honey, 1/2 cup of Worcestershire sauce, 1/3 cup of ketchup, 1/4 cup of soy sauce, 6 cloves of finely minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of onion powder and a pinch of black pepper in a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer
Simmer for about 10 minutes or until slightly thickened
Taste the sauce and add additional salt or black pepper if necessary
Assemble...
Shred the beef, reserve the cooking liquid and add the honey balsamic sauce
Mix until all of the beef is generously coated with the sauce and enjoy!
