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Slow-Braised Beef Roast with Cranberry Balsamic Glaze

Slow-Braised Beef Roast with Cranberry Balsamic Glaze Bliss

This Slow-Braised Beef Roast with Cranberry Balsamic Glaze is a comforting dish perfect for chilly evenings and family gatherings.
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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 pounds Beef Chuck Roast Brisket or bottom round can be used as well.
  • 2 teaspoons Salt Kosher salt preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Vegetable oil can be used as a substitute.
For the Aromatics
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Shallots can be used as a substitute.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
For the Glaze
  • 2 cups Beef Broth Chicken or vegetable broth can be used.
  • 0.5 cups Balsamic Vinegar Red wine vinegar can be used as a substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar Maple syrup can be a substitute.
  • 1 cup Whole Cranberries (Fresh or Frozen) Dried cranberries can be used, but sweeter.
  • 3 sprigs Fresh Thyme Dried thyme can be used as a substitute.
Optional Add-ins
  • 2 cups Carrots Can be omitted.

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the beef chuck roast dry with paper towels, then season with kosher salt and black pepper on all sides.
  2. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat and sear the beef roast for 4-5 minutes on each side until browned.
  3. Remove the roast and sauté chopped yellow onion in the same pot for 4-5 minutes until softened, then add minced garlic for 1 additional minute.
  4. Deglaze the pot by pouring in balsamic vinegar and scraping up browned bits; simmer for 1 minute.
  5. Stir in beef broth and brown sugar until mixed and dissolved.
  6. Return the roast to the pot and add cranberries and thyme; optionally add carrots.
  7. Cover and braise in a preheated oven at 325°F (163°C) for 3 to 3.5 hours.
  8. Let the roast rest for 10 minutes; skim off excess fat and thicken the sauce on the stovetop if needed.
  9. Slice or shred the beef roast and serve with cranberry balsamic glaze drizzled over.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Leftovers can be transformed into delightful sandwiches. The dish tastes even better the next day!

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