(Paleo, gluten-free, dairy-free, no refined sugar)
Servings: 8
Ingredients
3-4lbbeef chuck roast
1cupbeef broth
1/3cup+ 3 tbs balsamic vinegardivided
3tbscoconut aminosdivided
2tbsgrape or apple juice
1/2tspred pepper flakes
4clovesgarlicchopped
1/4tsppepper
2tbstapioca starch
1/4cupcoconut sugar
Instructions
Combine the beef broth, 1/3C balsamic vinegar, 2 tbs coconut aminos, juice, red pepper flakes, garlic and pepper in a small bowl.
Pour over the roast placed in a slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours.
Remove roast from slow cooker, cover with tin foil to keep warm.
Strain 1 1/2C of liquid from the slow cooker. Over medium heat, combine this liquid with the remaining balsamic vinegar, coconut aminos and coconut sugar. Bring to a boil and allow to reduce.
Create a slurry with the tapioca starch and 2 tbs water. Pour into the glaze and stir to thicken. Continue to reduce to desired thickness.
Shred or slice the beef and top with the balsamic glaze.