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Balsamic Roast

Balsamic Roast Beef is a flavorful grilling recipe to make for dinner this week. A simple marinade made with balsamic vinegar, garlic and spices makes this one of the best tasting grilled roast beef recipes that you can try.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Additional Time4 hours
Total Time5 hours 10 minutes
Course: Beef
Cuisine: American
Keyword: balsamic beef, balsamic marinade, grilled roast beef
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 917kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

  • 3 pound beef roast arm roast, chuck roast or rump roast
  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup Worcestershire Sauce
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon onion flakes
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon coarse ground pepper
  • 2 teaspoons dry mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Remove roast from packaging and pat dry with a paper towel. Place in a casserole dish or baking dish.
  • Mix marinade together in a bowl by combining balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Worcestershire Sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, smoked paprika, dried thyme, onion flakes, salt, pepper, dry mustard and red pepper flakes.
  • Pour over roast and turn to coat both sides.
  • Use a tenderizer or sharp knife to get the marinade down into the meat on both sides.
  • Cover and refrigerate 4 -8 hours.
  • Remove from refrigerator and allow to come to room temperature about an hour before cooking.
  • Prepare a grill fire to about 350° with oak or hickory for smoke flavor.
  • Place roast on the grill and pour remaining marinade over roast. Cook roast over indirect fire for 1 hour with the grill closed.
  • Check internal temperature with a digital thermometer and cook until desired doneness. We cooked ours to about 150° for medium.
  • Remove from grill and allow to rest 15 minutes before slicing thin for serving.

Notes

Beef Temperatures:
  • Rare:  130°
  • Medium Rare: 140°
  • Medium: 155°
  • Well Done: 165°
Store leftovers wrapped in plastic wrap in refrigerator up to 4 days. Reheat in a covered skillet with 2 tablespoons of water or beef broth over medium heat for about 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 917kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 69g | Fat: 62g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 36g | Cholesterol: 272mg | Sodium: 1293mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g