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Braised Beef Roast

Perfectly Tender Braised Beef Roast with Sweet Cranberry Glaze

A delectable and comforting Braised Beef Roast featuring a delightful balance of sweet cranberry glaze, perfect for 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: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roast
  • 3 pounds Beef Chuck Roast Perfect for slow cooking
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adds spice
For the Glaze
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For searing
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 cups Beef Broth For braising
  • 1/2 cup Balsamic Vinegar For glaze flavor
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar For sweetness
For the Cranberry Component
  • 2 cups Whole Cranberries Fresh or frozen
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme For flavor
  • 2 medium Carrots Optional, chopped

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Pat the beef chuck roast dry with paper towels and season with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the roast for 4-5 minutes on each side until browned.
  3. Sauté chopped yellow onion in the same pot for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute.
  4. Deglaze the pot with balsamic vinegar, scraping up browned bits from the bottom.
  5. Stir in beef broth and brown sugar, mix well, then return the seared beef to the pot.
  6. Add cranberries and thyme around the roast. Consider adding chopped carrots.
  7. Cover the pot and braise in a preheated oven at 325°F for 3-3.5 hours.
  8. Let the roast rest for 10 minutes after removing from the oven. Skim excess fat from the sauce.
  9. Slice or shred the beef and serve with the cranberry balsamic glaze spooned on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This recipe is excellent for family gatherings and can be easily customized with additional vegetables or spices.

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