Description
This tender balsamic cranberry beef roast recipe is the ultimate comfort food with a gourmet twist. Perfect for holidays or weeknight dinners, this slow-cooked beef roast is infused with balsamic vinegar, cranberries, and aromatic herbs. A rich, flavorful, and easy-to-make main dish that pairs beautifully with creamy sides and seasonal vegetables.
Ingredients
3 to 4 pounds beef chuck roast
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
2 cups cranberries (fresh or frozen)
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1 cup beef broth
3 tablespoons brown sugar
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
2. Season the beef chuck roast with salt and pepper on all sides.
3. In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the beef until browned on all sides, then set aside.
4. In the same pot, add chopped onion and garlic. Cook for about 3–4 minutes until softened.
5. Stir in dried rosemary and cook for another minute to release the aroma.
6. Add cranberries, balsamic vinegar, beef broth, and brown sugar. Stir and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
7. Return the seared beef to the pot. Spoon the sauce over it, cover, and transfer to the oven.
8. Roast for 3 to 3.5 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender.
9. Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes.
10. Slice or shred and serve with the cranberry balsamic sauce spooned over the top.
Notes
Letting the beef rest before slicing keeps it juicy and tender.
You can use frozen cranberries if fresh ones are out of season.
Adjust the sweetness by increasing or reducing the brown sugar to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven roast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 115mg