Name: Slow Braised Beef Roast With Cranberry Balsamic Glaze
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2-3 pounds boneless chuck roast; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 yellow onion, chopped; 2 carrots, chopped; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 4 cups low-sodium beef broth; 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional); 2 sprigs fresh rosemary; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 bay leaves; 1 cup cranberries; 1/4 cup brown sugar (or maple syrup); Zest and juice of 1/2 orange; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional); Salt and pepper to taste

Description

A comforting slow-braised beef roast with a rich cranberry balsamic glaze, perfect for gatherings and cozy dinners.

Ingredients

Scale

2–3 pounds boneless chuck roast
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 cups low-sodium beef broth
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
1 cup cranberries
1/4 cup brown sugar (or maple syrup)
Zest and juice of 1/2 orange
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Prepare your beef by patting it dry and seasoning with salt and pepper.
Sear the beef in olive oil until a brown crust forms.
Sauté the onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
Add garlic and tomato paste; cook until fragrant.
Deglaze the pot with beef broth, scraping up fond.
Add broth, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and smoked paprika.
Add herbs and return seared beef to the pot.
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and cover the pot to braise.
Braise for 3-4 hours until tender.
Let the beef rest for 15-20 minutes.
Strain braising liquid and reduce on stovetop.
Simmer cranberries with balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and orange juice until thick.
Combine cranberry mixture with reduced braising liquid.
Shred or slice beef and coat with glaze.
Serve with preferred sides.

Notes

For best results, let the beef rest before slicing. Fresh herbs provide better flavor than dried ones.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 240 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Braising
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 420
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: beef roast, slow braise, cranberry glaze, comfort food, holiday meal