Super Easy Crock Pot Plum Roast
Fall in love with the rich, comforting flavors of this Super Easy Crock Pot Plum Roast, a hassle-free slow cooker recipe perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. This tender beef chuck roast is seared to perfection before slow cooking with juicy plums, sweet balsamic vinegar, savory garlic, and aromatic thyme, creating a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors. Paired with a velvety, homemade sauce thickened from the cooking juices, this dish delivers gourmet taste with minimal effort. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time and cooked low and slow for melt-in-your-mouth tenderness, this recipe is ideal for anyone looking for an effortless yet impressive dinner idea. Serve it alongside mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables for a meal that’s as comforting as it is delicious. Perfect for fans of crock pot recipes, slow-cooked beef, and unique fruit pairings, this dish is an absolute must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds beef chuck roast
- 4 medium plums
- 1 large yellow onion
- 4 large garlic cloves
- 1 cup beef broth
- 0.25 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Season the beef chuck roast on all sides with the salt, black pepper, and dried thyme.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the roast for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Peel and slice the yellow onion into thick rings. Mince the garlic cloves. Halve and pit the plums, then cut them into quarters.
Place the onion slices in the bottom of the crock pot as a bed for the roast. Add the minced garlic and plum quarters on top of the onions.
In a small bowl, combine the beef broth, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and soy sauce. Stir until the sugar is dissolved, then pour the mixture over the roast and vegetables in the crock pot.
Place the seared beef roast on top of the onions, garlic, and plums. Cover the crock pot with the lid.
Cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours, until the roast is fork-tender.
Once the roast is done, remove it from the crock pot and tent it with foil to rest.
For the sauce, strain the cooking liquid into a saucepan, discarding the solids. Bring the liquid to a simmer over medium heat.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Slowly whisk the slurry into the simmering liquid and stir until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
Serve the roast sliced with the thickened sauce drizzled on top, paired with mashed potatoes, rice, or your favorite vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
678 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.0 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.9 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 159 mg | 53% | |
| Sodium | 806 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.3 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.1 g | ||
| Protein | 42.6 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 52 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 799 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
