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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 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition 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

              Nutrition

              Calories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 45gFat: 25g

              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.
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