Slow-Braised Beef Roast with Cranberry Balsamic Glaze Magic

This Slow-Braised Beef Roast with Cranberry Balsamic Glaze is a comforting dish that transforms cold evenings into warm gatherings.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 3 30

Resting Time 10

Total Time 3 55

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Beef Roast

3 pounds Beef Chuck Roast well-marbled for tenderness
1.5 teaspoons Salt Enhances flavor
1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adds seasoning
2 tablespoons Olive Oil Used for searing

For the Aromatics

1 large Yellow Onion chopped
4 cloves Garlic minced

For the Glaze

2 cups Beef Broth Moisture and flavor base
0.5 cup Balsamic Vinegar Adds acidity and tang
3 tablespoons Brown Sugar Enhances sweetness
1.5 cups Whole Cranberries fresh or frozen
4-5 sprigs Fresh Thyme Infuses flavor

Optional Add-Ins

4 Carrots peeled and halved

Equipment

Dutch oven

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

Pat the beef chuck roast dry and season with salt and black pepper.
In a Dutch oven, heat olive oil and sear the roast on all sides for 4-5 mins.
Sauté the chopped onion for 3-4 mins, then add minced garlic.
Deglaze the pot with balsamic vinegar, scraping up browned bits.
Stir in beef broth and brown sugar, then return the roast to the pot.
Add cranberries and thyme, and optional carrots if using.
Cover and braise in a preheated oven at 325°F for 3 to 3.5 hours.
Let the roast rest for 10 minutes, then skim fat from the sauce.
Slice or shred the beef and serve with the thickened glaze on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 45gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish can be refrigerated or frozen for later, enhancing the flavors over time.

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