Slow Cooker Honey Balsamic Beef (Video!)

INGREDIENTS

lbs. beef chuck roast

1 tbsp

olive oil

1 14.5 ounce can

50% less sodium beef broth ((approx. 2 cups))

1/2 cup

quality balsamic vinegar

1/3 cup

reduced sodium soy sauce

1 cup

ketchup

1/2 cup

honey

1/2 cup

packed brown sugar

1 tbsp

Dijon mustard

3 tbsp

dry minced onion

1 tbsp

beef bouillon

1 tsp

EACH garlic powder, dried oregano, dried basil

1/2 tsp

smoked paprika

1/4 tsp

pepper (plus more to taste after cooking)

1 tsp

red pepper flakes

1 tbsp

liquid smoke

bay leaf