Slow-Braised Beef Roast with Cranberry Balsamic Glaze: 1 Ultimate Comfort Dish
Slow-Braised Beef Roast with Cranberry Balsamic Glaze is a tender, slow-cooked dish featuring rich beef and a tangy-sweet glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
3 to 4 pound beef chuck roast
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, chopped
2 cups beef broth
1 cup cranberries
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Season the beef with salt and pepper.
- Sear in hot oil until browned on all sides.
- Remove and sauté onion, carrots, and garlic.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook briefly.
- Add balsamic vinegar and scrape the pot.
- Return beef to pot and add broth, cranberries, and seasonings.
- Cover and cook at 325°F for 3–3.5 hours.
- Remove beef and reduce sauce until thickened.
- Slice or shred beef and serve with glaze.
Notes
Use chuck roast for best tenderness. Adjust sweetness to taste. Sauce thickens as it reduces.