Slow-Braised Beef Roast with Cranberry

recipe image of a realistic top down mise en place shot showing the fresh ingredients beef chuck roast cranberries onions garlic beef broth balsamic vinegar brown sugar thyme carrots red wine molasses bay leaf arranged on a white marble kitchen counter with healthy clear glass bowls and rustic brown wooden kitchen sets under soft diffuse daylight

C. Motter Cindy

Slow-Braised Beef Roast with Cranberry

A comforting and flavorful slow-braised beef roast with cranberry balsamic glaze that is perfect for a cozy family dinner.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 20

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 500

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

Main Protein

3-4 pounds beef chuck roast high quality

Fruit

2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries

Aromatics

2 large yellow onions sliced
4 cloves garlic smashed

Liquids

2 cups beef broth rich
1 cup red wine dry

The Glaze

0.5 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons molasses or brown sugar

Herbs

Fresh thyme sprigs
2 bay leaves

Pantry Staples

kosher salt
black pepper freshly cracked
high smoke point oil for searing

Equipment

Dutch Oven
Mixing bowl
Wooden spoon

Method

Sear the Beef

Sauté the Aromatics

Deglaze

Build the Braising Liquid

The Slow Cook

Final Rest

Notes

This recipe is naturally gluten-free if you ensure your beef broth is certified. For a Paleo version, swap the brown sugar for honey or date paste and ensure your balsamic is high quality with no added thickeners. If you desire a bit of heat, a pinch of red pepper flakes in the cranberry balsamic reduction works wonders.