Crock Pot Balsamic Roast (Paleo)

PSU Lioness's Note:

This one is from Civilized Caveman Cooking and it combines a lot of things that you already have in your kitchen to give you a roast that seems like you've spent all day cooking it! You could probably add carrots and quartered potatoes, but I haven't tried it with them in the crock pot yet.

• Total Time: 8 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

RUB

• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

ROAST

• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 2 lbs top round beef roast
• 1 large sweet onion, sliced into rings
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons white wine

Directions:

1. Mix dry spices and season all sides of the roast generously. (The amounts of each spice in the rub are a general measure, adjust to your tastes).
2. Heat coconut oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
3. Once it's warm, sear each side of your roast for 3-4 minutes or until browned.
4. Place your sliced onions in the bottom of your crock pot and put your seared meat on top of the onions.
5. Combine your balsamic vinegar and tomato sauce in a bowl and mix well, then pour over your meat in the crock pot.
6. Add your water and white wine to your pan and de-glaze it.
7. Pour this mixture in your crock pot as well.
8. Place the lid on, set to low and cook for 6-8 hours.