Description
slow-braised beef roast with cranberry balsamic glaze offers a mouth‑watering blend of tender smoked beef, bright cranberries, and a glossy sweet‑tart balsamic reduction. This easy slow‑cooker recipe delivers melt‑in‑the‑mouth meat that’s perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. Combine simple pantry staples—onion, garlic, brown sugar, and rosemary—with a splash of grape juice‑free balsamic for a balanced, festive flavor that shines on any dinner table. Serve with veg for feast
Ingredients
- 3–4 lbs chuck roast
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh rosemary for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the chuck roast dry, season with salt and pepper, and sear in a skillet with oil until browned on all sides.
- While searing, combine cranberries, balsamic vinegar, chopped onion, minced garlic, and brown sugar in a bowl.
- Transfer the seared roast to the slow‑cooker, pour the cranberry‑balsamic mixture over it, add rosemary sprigs, and cover.
- Cook on low for 8‑10 hours until the meat is fork‑tender.
- Remove the roast, let it rest 10 minutes, then slice. If a thicker glaze is desired, reduce the cooking liquid in a saucepan.
Notes
- For a thicker glaze
- reduce the cooking liquid in a saucepan after cooking. Let the roast rest 10 minutes before slicing to retain juices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow braise
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 tbsp
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
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