Description
This Slow Cooker London Broil recipe offers a tender, flavorful beef dish perfect for a comforting meal. Marinated in a blend of soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and herbs, the London broil is seared to lock in juices, then slow-cooked with hearty vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and onions until fork-tender. The optional cornstarch-thickened sauce adds a savory finishing touch, making it an ideal set-it-and-forget-it dinner for busy days.
Ingredients
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Meat and Marinade
- 2 pounds London broil
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 ¾ cup beef broth, divided (¾ cup for marinade, 1 cup for cooking)
- 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
- ½ tsp. dried rosemary
- ½ tsp. dried thyme
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
Vegetables
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 potatoes, cut into chunks
- 4 garlic cloves
Optional for Sauce
- 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, ¾ cup beef broth, brown sugar, rosemary, thyme, black pepper, and olive oil until well combined to create a flavorful marinade.
- Marinate the Meat: Place the London broil in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over it, ensuring the meat is evenly coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow deep flavor infusion.
- Sear the London Broil: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the London broil for 2-3 minutes per side to lock in juices and develop a rich crust. Then transfer the meat to the slow cooker.
- Add Vegetables: Arrange the sliced onion, carrot chunks, potato chunks, and whole garlic cloves around the London broil inside the slow cooker to cook alongside the meat.
- Add Cooking Liquid: Pour the remaining 1 cup of beef broth over the meat and vegetables so the liquid comes halfway up the side of the meat, ensuring everything stays moist during cooking.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours, or until the London broil is exceptionally tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
- Rest and Slice: Remove the cooked London broil from the slow cooker and let it rest for 10-15 minutes to redistribute juices, then slice it thinly against the grain for maximum tenderness.
- Thicken the Sauce (Optional): Strain the cooking liquid into a saucepan. Mix cornstarch with a few tablespoons of cold water to form a slurry. Stir the slurry into the liquid and bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens to a gravy consistency.
- Serve: Plate the sliced London broil with the cooked vegetables and drizzle with the thickened sauce for a flavorful, hearty meal.
Notes
- Marinating overnight enhances the meat’s flavor and tenderness.
- Searing the meat before slow cooking locks in juices and improves texture.
- The sauce thickened with cornstarch is optional but adds a silky finish.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control the salt level in the dish.
- Resting the meat before slicing helps maintain juiciness and tenderness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/6th of recipe)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg