Description
Indulge in the sumptuous flavors of this Slow-Braised Beef Roast with a sweet-tart cranberry balsamic glaze. Perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 4 pounds beef chuck roast, trimmed
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, for searing
- 1 cup fresh cranberries, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar, high-quality
- 1/2 cup honey, preferably wildflower
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
- Fresh parsley, finely chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the beef chuck roast generously with salt and black pepper.
- In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef and sear until deeply browned on all sides, about 4–5 minutes per side.
- In a separate saucepan, combine fresh cranberries, balsamic vinegar, honey, minced garlic, and thyme. Bring to a simmer over medium heat for about 10 minutes.
- Remove the beef from the pot. Pour the cranberry glaze into the pot, scraping up any browned bits.
- Return the beef to the pot, spooning some glaze over the top. Cover and braise in a preheated oven at 325°F (163°C) for 3–4 hours until fork-tender.
- Let the roast rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Drizzle additional glaze over the beef before serving.
Notes
Use high-quality balsamic vinegar for deeper flavor. Let the roast rest adequately to ensure juices redistribute.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg