Slow-Braised Beef Roast with Cranberry Balsamic Glaze
Slow-Braised Beef Roast with Cranberry Balsamic Glaze is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for family gatherings or special occasions. This tender beef roast is infused with a luscious sweet-tart glaze, creating a mouthwatering dish that will impress your guests and warm your heart. With minimal prep time and straightforward ingredients, you can easily create a memorable meal that brings everyone together.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs beef chuck roast
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or canned)
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 medium sweet onions, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Generously season the beef roast with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear the roast on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Sauté onions in the same skillet until soft and golden; add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- In a bowl, mix cranberry sauce, balsamic vinegar, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Place the seared roast in a roasting pan, pour the glaze over it, cover tightly with foil, and braise for about 3 hours or until fork-tender.
- Serve with remaining glaze drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 6 oz beef with glaze
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For enhanced flavor, consider adding fresh rosemary or substituting balsamic vinegar with red wine vinegar. You can add root vegetables like carrots or potatoes to the roasting pan for a complete one-pot meal.