Description
This Slow-Braised Beef Roast with Cranberry Balsamic Glaze recipe combines tender beef chuck roast with a sweet and tangy cranberry balsamic glaze, creating a flavorful and comforting dish perfect for a special dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 to 4 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 ½ cups whole cranberries (fresh or frozen)
- 4 to 5 sprigs fresh thyme
- 4 carrots, peeled and halved (optional)
Instructions
- Season the Beef: Rub the beef chuck roast with salt and black pepper.
- Sear the Beef: In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and brown the beef on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Cook Aromatics: In the same pot, sauté onions and garlic until softened.
- Make the Glaze: Add beef broth, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, cranberries, and thyme. Bring to a simmer.
- Braise the Beef: Return the beef to the pot, cover, and cook in the oven at a low temperature until tender.
- Add Carrots: If desired, add carrots during the last hour of cooking.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the beef, slice, and serve with the cranberry balsamic glaze.
Notes
- For a thicker glaze, you can strain and reduce the cooking liquid after braising.
- This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg