Description
A hearty and flavorful dish combining tender beef with the sweet and tart notes of cranberry.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Beef Roast (Chuck or Round)
- 1 cup Cranberry Sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 Onion (yellow)
- 3 cloves Garlic (fresh, minced)
- 1 cup Beef Broth
- Fresh Herbs (Rosemary and Thyme)
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Season the beef roast generously with salt and pepper on all sides and pat it dry.
- In a large oven-proof skillet or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-high heat.
- Add the roast and sear each side for 2-3 minutes until browned.
- Remove the roast and set it aside.
- In the same skillet, add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent (about 3-5 minutes).
- Stir in the cranberry sauce and beef broth, then nestle the roast back into the pan.
- Add fresh herbs around the roast.
- Cover the skillet and transfer to the oven.
- Roast for 1 to 1.5 hours until desired doneness is reached (145°F for medium-rare, 160°F for medium).
- Allow the roast to rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
- Serve with pan juices drizzled over the top.
Notes
Using fresh herbs will elevate the dish; don’t skip the resting step after cooking for maximum juiciness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Cranberry, Roast Beef, Comfort Food, Hearty Meals, Family Dinner