Description
This Cranberry Balsamic Roast Beef is a perfect holiday main course that’s both savory and slightly sweet. Tender beef roast is slow-cooked in a flavorful blend of cranberry sauce, balsamic vinegar, and herbs, creating a deliciously rich and aromatic dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Roast:
- 3 pounds beef chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Cranberry Balsamic Sauce:
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (whole berry)
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Season Roast: Pat roast dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Sear Roast: In a Dutch oven, sear roast on all sides until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Cook Onion and Garlic: Cook onion and garlic until softened. Add broth, cranberry sauce, balsamic vinegar, sugar, and mustard.
- Return Roast: Return roast to pot, add herbs, cover, and roast in the oven until fork-tender.
- Rest and Serve: Let the roast rest before slicing. Skim fat from sauce, simmer if desired, and serve with sauce.
Notes
- This roast can also be made in a slow cooker—cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4–5 hours.
- Pair with mashed potatoes or roasted root vegetables for a complete meal.
- Leftovers make excellent sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising, Oven-Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
