Slow Cooker London Broil Roast

As a mom, I look for several types of meals. These include healthy, quick, easy, and set it and forget it. This slow cooker roast recipe falls into most of those categories. I like to use this recipe when I have a long list of things to complete or don't feel like standing over the stove to cook a meal. Besides the meat, you probably have all the rest of the ingredients sitting in your pantry.

London Broil: I love using Top Cab London Broil for this recipe. It's a cut of meat that is lean but less tender. Slow cooking it provides the moist heat to help break down the connective tissues, providing a nice fall apart roast to serve your family or guests. If you have any leftovers, they make a delicious beef and cheddar sandwich with a touch of horseradish sauce.

Beef broth: To keep this recipe relatively simple, I dissolve beef granules (cubes) or open a box of premade broth (usually with no added sodium).

Balsamic vinegar: This dark caramel color condiment sauce is made from wine vinegar and cooked grape must. Cooked grape must is the reduced juice from dried grapes.

Low sodium soy sauce: Soy sauce is made from brewing water, soybeans, wheat, and salt, then aged for several months. Choosing the lower sodium version will save 370 milligrams of sodium per tablespoon. Need glute-free? There are gluten-free options on the market made with rice instead of wheat. It is always good to read the label before consuming to be sure.

Honey: Is a gooey, sweet product formed by honeybees using the nectar of flowers. It adds a nice subtle sweetness to this recipe.

Ground black pepper: Black peppercorns grow on a vine, then harvested and dried to create this seasoning. It provides an earthy flavor. I don't know about you, but it's a must in most recipes I make.

Garlic powder: Is made from fresh garlic that has been dried and ground up, making it a great alternative when you don't have fresh garlic on hand.

Red pepper flakes: This seasoning is made from dried and crushed red chili peppers. It provides a mild spicy heat to the roast.

Ingredients:

1 (4-5 pound) Top Cab London Broil

1 cup beef broth

1/3 cup balsamic vinegar

2 Tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce

1 Tbsp. honey

1 tsp. garlic powder

1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes

1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

Directions:

1. To sear the roast, place large frying pan on stove and slightly heat the pan over medium heat (1-2 minutes). Then place the London Broil in pan for 1-2 minutes, or until slightly browned, turn and repeat on opposite side. Remove from heat and place in crockpot.

2. In the meantime, in a medium bowl (or I like to use a liquid measurement cup) combine the remaining ingredients. Then pour over roast in crockpot.

3. Cool on low for 5-6 hours, until roast is tender.

4. Serve with your favorite dinner roll, mashed potatoes, or Yorkshire pudding, a vegetable of your choice, and gravy.

Photo credit: Valley Nutrition & Wellness, LLC/Jessica Clark, RD, LDN