Description
Succulent slow-braised beef roast with cranberry balsamic glaze elevates Sunday dinner from ordinary to extraordinary. Tender meat glazed with tangy-sweet sauce promises a memorable meal that will delight your senses and impress dinner guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (3-pound) beef roast
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup cranberry juice
Seasoning and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Glaze Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey
Instructions
- Prepare the culinary workspace by heating the oven to a gentle 325F (165C), creating an ideal environment for slow-braising.
- Transform the beef roast into a flavor canvas by massaging it thoroughly with salt and pepper, ensuring complete seasoning coverage.
- Craft a complex braising liquid by whisking together beef broth, cranberry juice, balsamic vinegar, honey, minced garlic, aromatic thyme, and warming cinnamon in a robust Dutch oven.
- Submerge the seasoned roast into the fragrant liquid bath, guaranteeing complete immersion for maximum flavor absorption.
- Transfer the covered Dutch oven into the preheated oven, allowing the meat to tenderize and develop rich flavors during a 3-4 hour transformation process.
- After cooking, gently extract the roast and permit it a restful 15-minute interlude on a cutting board, allowing internal juices to redistribute.
- Convert the remaining cooking liquid into a luxurious glaze by straining through a fine mesh sieve and reducing over medium heat until achieving a silky, concentrated consistency.
- Present the succulent roast by slicing against the grain and adorning with the vibrant cranberry balsamic reduction.
Notes
- Trim excess fat from the roast to prevent greasy texture and ensure leaner, more appetizing meat.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature, aiming for 145°F for medium-rare or 160°F for medium doneness.
- For gluten-free option, replace beef broth with gluten-free stock and double-check vinegar’s gluten status.
- Marinate overnight in cranberry mixture to intensify flavor penetration and tenderize meat more deeply.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg