Description
Balsamic Cranberry Braised Beef is a flavorful dish featuring tender beef chuck roast braised in a rich sauce made with balsamic vinegar and cranberry sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F.
- Season the beef chuck roast with salt and black pepper on all sides.
- In a large Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef roast and sear it for about 4-5 minutes on each side until browned. Remove the roast and set it aside.
- In the same pot, add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the beef broth and balsamic vinegar, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Add the cranberry sauce, brown sugar, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf. Stir to combine.
- Return the beef roast to the pot, ensuring it is submerged in the liquid. Cover the pot with a lid and transfer it to the preheated oven.
- Braise the beef for 3-4 hours, or until it is fork-tender. Check occasionally and add more broth if needed to keep the liquid level up.
- Once done, remove the pot from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Serve with the sauce spooned over the top.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider marinating the beef in balsamic vinegar and herbs overnight before cooking.
- You can substitute the cranberry sauce with a fruit preserve of your choice, such as raspberry or cherry, for a different taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Protein: 30g