Description
This Cranberry Balsamic Roast Beef recipe is a flavorful and tender dish that is perfect for a holiday gathering or a comforting family meal. The combination of sweet cranberry sauce, tangy balsamic vinegar, and savory beef creates a deliciously unique flavor profile that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3–4 lb beef chuck roast
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
For the Sauce:
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp dried rosemary or thyme
Instructions
- Season the Roast: Rub the roast with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Sear the Roast: Brown the roast in a skillet with olive oil.
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Transfer the roast to the slow cooker and add sliced onions.
- Make the Sauce: Combine cranberry sauce, beef broth, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and herbs in a bowl. Pour over the roast.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8–9 hours or high for 4–5 hours until tender.
- Shred and Serve: Remove the roast, shred or slice, then spoon the sauce over before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or over egg noodles.
- For a thicker sauce, simmer the liquid in a saucepan for 5–10 minutes after cooking.
- Leftovers make delicious sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
