Description
A tender beef roast slow-cooked to perfection, enveloped in a luscious cranberry-balsamic glaze that balances sweet and savory flavors.
Ingredients
- Beef Roast (chuck, brisket, or round)
- Cranberry Sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Garlic (fresh, minced)
- Onions (sweet or yellow, chopped)
- Fresh Herbs (thyme and rosemary)
- Mushrooms (cremini or button, sliced)
- Beef Broth
- Olive Oil
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Chop garlic, onions, and mushrooms.
- Sear the beef: Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, season beef with salt and pepper, and sear until browned.
- Sauté aromatics: Remove beef and sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
- Add mushrooms and sauté until tender.
- Deglaze with balsamic vinegar, scraping up brown bits for flavor.
- Combine cranberry sauce and beef broth, return beef to the pot, and top with herbs.
- Slow-braise in a preheated oven at 325°F (160°C) for 3-4 hours until fork-tender.
- Rest the roast for 15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For a twist, substitute pork shoulder or add orange juice for a citrus touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: beef roast, slow-cooked, cranberry glaze, family recipe, comfort food