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Slow-Braised Beef Roast with Cranberry Balsamic Glaze

Slow-Braised Beef Roast with Cranberry Balsamic Glaze Bliss

Experience the heartwarming flavors of Slow-Braised Beef Roast with Cranberry Balsamic Glaze, perfect for gatherings and holiday meals.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Beef
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roast
  • 1 piece Beef Chuck Roast Well-marbled cut
  • 2 teaspoons Salt Essential for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste
For the Sauté
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For searing
  • 1 piece Yellow Onion Chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Balsamic Vinegar High-quality preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar Can substitute honey or maple syrup
  • 1 cup Cranberries Use frozen for best results
  • 2 sprigs Fresh Thyme Or rosemary as an alternative
For Moisture
  • 1 cup Beef Broth Can substitute with vegetable broth
  • 2 pieces Carrots Optional, diced

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Pat the beef chuck roast dry with paper towels, then season with salt and black pepper. Let it rest.
  2. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven. Sear the beef roast for 4-5 minutes on each side until browned.
  3. Remove the roast, then sauté onion for 5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and sauté for another minute.
  4. Pour in balsamic vinegar to deglaze, scraping up browned bits. Stir in beef broth and brown sugar until dissolved.
  5. Return roast to the pot. Add cranberries, thyme, and carrots if using. Cover and braise at 325°F for 3 to 3.5 hours.
  6. Remove roast, let it rest for 10 minutes. Skim fat from sauce, then simmer to thicken for 5-10 minutes.
  7. Slice or shred the beef roast and serve with the glaze. Perfect with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For a thicker glaze, simmer the sauce after removing the beef or whisk in a cornstarch slurry.

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