Description
Indulge in a Slow-Braised Beef Roast with Cranberry Balsamic Glaze, featuring tender meat and a tangy-sweet sauce that transforms any meal into a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lbs beef chuck roast
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Season the beef chuck roast generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add oil and sear the beef roast on all sides until browned (about 5 minutes). Remove from pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, add chopped onions and minced garlic. Sauté until softened and fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in cranberry sauce, balsamic vinegar, and beef broth into the onion mixture. Scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Return the beef roast to the pot, add thyme and bay leaves, then cover tightly with a lid. Place in preheated oven for about three hours or until fork-tender.
- Let it rest for about ten minutes before slicing. Serve slices on plates drizzled with cranberry balsamic glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 4 oz)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: For added depth of flavor, consider swapping cranberry sauce with pomegranate or cherry sauce. You can also include root vegetables like carrots or potatoes in the braising process for a complete meal.