Description
A tender beef roast slow-braised to perfection with a delightful cranberry balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 beef roast (preferably chuck roast)
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Season the beef roast generously with salt and pepper. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the beef for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Remove the roast and add chopped onions and carrots to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute. Stir in the cranberry sauce, balsamic vinegar, and beef broth, scraping the bottom of the pot.
- Return the beef to the pot along with fresh herbs. Cover and simmer, then transfer to a preheated oven at 325°F (163°C) to braise for 3-4 hours.
- Check seasoning before the end of cooking. Once done, let the roast rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For thicker sauce, simmer the glaze on the stovetop after removing the roast. Serve with mashed potatoes or seasonal vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Beef, Braised, Roast, Cranberry, Balsamic, Comfort Food