Description
This Slow-Cooked Beef Roast with Cranberry Balsamic Sauce blends the deep, robust flavors of slow-cooked beef with the tart and sweet accents of cranberry and balsamic vinegar. Perfect for both cozy family dinners and special festive meals, this dish brings a gourmet feel to your dining table with minimal fuss. By combining aromatic herbs and spices, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a tantalizingly rich and hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 beef roast (2–3 pounds, choose from chuck, round, or brisket)
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 teaspoon chopped thyme
- 1 teaspoon chopped rosemary
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (optional)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (use gluten-free if needed)
- 4 tablespoons maple syrup or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (use gluten-free if needed)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced or use baby carrots
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Sear the Beef
- Cook the Aromatics
- Prepare the Braising Liquid
- Add the Vegetables and Beef
- Braise the Beef
- Finish the Dish
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours