Description
A comforting and flavorful slow-braised beef roast glazed with a tangy cranberry balsamic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lbs beef roast
- 1 cup cranberry juice
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Season the beef roast with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, sear the roast on all sides until browned.
- Transfer the roast to a roasting pan.
- In the same skillet, sauté the onion and garlic until softened.
- Add cranberry juice, balsamic vinegar, beef broth, brown sugar, and thyme to the skillet; stir to combine.
- Pour the mixture over the roast in the roasting pan.
- Cover the pan with foil and braise in the oven for 3-4 hours, or until the meat is tender.
- Remove the roast from the oven and let it rest before slicing.
- Serve with the glaze drizzled over the top.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, marinate the roast overnight.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Slow-Braised Beef Roast, Cranberry Balsamic Glaze, Comfort Food