Description
A tender slow-braised beef roast cooked until fall-apart soft and finished with a tangy-sweet cranberry balsamic glaze, perfect for a comforting yet elegant dinner.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs beef chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Season beef roast generously with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe pot over medium-high heat.
- Sear the roast on all sides until deeply browned. Remove and set aside.
- Add sliced onion to the pot and cook until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in beef broth, balsamic vinegar, cranberry sauce, brown sugar, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves.
- Return beef roast to the pot, spooning sauce over the top.
- Cover tightly and transfer to the oven.
- Braise for 3–3.5 hours until beef is fork-tender.
- Remove bay leaves and spoon glaze over the roast before serving.
Notes
- Serve with mashed potatoes, polenta, or roasted vegetables.
- The glaze thickens more as it rests.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American