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Slow-Braised Beef Roast with Cranberry Balsamic Glaze

Slow-Braised Beef Roast with Cranberry Balsamic Glaze Magic

This Slow-Braised Beef Roast with Cranberry Balsamic Glaze is perfect for impressing guests or cozy family dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roast
  • 3 to 4 pounds beef chuck roast well-marbled for ultimate tenderness
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper adjust to taste
For the Glaze
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or canola/vegetable oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar
For Depth
  • 2 cups beef broth consider low-sodium
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar maple syrup can be swapped
  • 1 ½ cups whole cranberries fresh or frozen
  • 4 to 5 sprigs fresh thyme or dried
Optional Add-ins
  • 4 carrots peeled and halved omit if preferred

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the beef chuck roast dry and season with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in Dutch oven and sear the roast on all sides.
  3. Sauté chopped onion in the same pot until soft and translucent.
  4. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  5. Pour in balsamic vinegar, scraping up browned bits.
  6. Stir in beef broth and brown sugar, then return the beef to the pot.
  7. Add cranberries and thyme, along with optional carrots.
  8. Cover and bake in a preheated oven at 325°F for 3 to 3.5 hours.
  9. Let the roast rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  10. Skim off excess fat from the sauce and simmer to thicken if desired.
  11. Slice the beef and drizzle with cranberry balsamic glaze before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, follow the cooking tips provided in the article to enhance the flavors and achieve tenderness.

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