Description
This Cranberry Balsamic Roast Beef recipe is a flavorful twist on a classic roast beef, perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy winter meals. The combination of tangy cranberry sauce and rich balsamic vinegar creates a deliciously savory dish that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (3–4 pound) beef chuck roast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- ½ cup beef broth
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Garnish:
- Fresh rosemary or thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Season the roast: Pat the chuck roast dry, season with salt and pepper.
- Sear the roast: Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven, sear the roast until browned.
- Prepare the sauce: Whisk together cranberry sauce, broth, balsamic vinegar, mustard, sugar, spices.
- Cook the roast: Pour the sauce over the roast, cover, and roast in the oven for 3-3½ hours.
- Rest and serve: Let the roast rest, shred or slice, spoon over sauce, garnish if desired.
Notes
- This roast is perfect for holiday dinners or cozy winter meals.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or roasted root vegetables.
- Leftovers make great sandwiches the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
