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Cranberry Balsamic Roast Beef

Cranberry Balsamic Roast Beef for Cozy Holiday Feasts

This Cranberry Balsamic Roast Beef is a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for family gatherings and holiday feasts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roast
  • 1 piece Beef Roast (chuck or brisket)
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
For the Sauce
  • 2 cups Cranberries fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup Balsamic Vinegar can substitute with red wine vinegar
  • 1 cup Beef Broth
  • 2 tablespoons Honey or Maple Syrup to balance tartness
  • 1 medium Onion diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
For Seasoning and Herbs
  • 1 teaspoon Rosemary dried or fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme dried or fresh
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Oven
  • Wooden Spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Season the beef roast generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and sear the beef roast on all sides for about 4 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Remove the beef and sauté diced onions and minced garlic in the same pot for about 5 minutes until the onions are translucent.
  5. Deglaze the pot with balsamic vinegar, scraping up browned bits, and simmer for a couple of minutes.
  6. Stir in cranberries, beef broth, and honey or maple syrup, and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
  7. Return the beef to the pot and cover it with the sauce before roasting in the oven for 3 to 3.5 hours.
  8. Once cooked, let the roast rest for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Perfect for holiday gatherings, this roast will impress your guests with its deep flavors and tender texture.

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