Cranberry Balsamic Roast Beef

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours
Yield: 6 servings

Description

Cranberry Balsamic Roast Beef is a flavorful, festive main dish made with juicy beef roast marinated in a sweet-tart cranberry balsamic glaze. It’s perfect for holiday dinners or cozy Sunday meals, with bold flavors that pair beautifully with mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, or crusty bread.

Ingredients

For the Roast:

• 3–4 lb beef roast (such as chuck or ribeye)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1 cup whole cranberry sauce (canned or homemade)
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 tsp dried rosemary or 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 1 small onion, sliced (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven:
   Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
2. Season & Sear:
   Pat the beef roast dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
   In a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until browned, about 3–4 minutes per side.
3. Make the Sauce:
   In a small bowl, combine cranberry sauce, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using).
4. Assemble:
   If using, spread sliced onions on the bottom of the pan. Place the seared roast on top. Pour the cranberry balsamic mixture over the roast. Add beef broth and tuck in the rosemary.
5. Roast:
   Cover and roast for 2.5–3 hours, or until the meat is tender and shreds easily. Baste occasionally with pan juices.
6. Serve:
   Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing or shredding. Spoon the cranberry glaze over the top. Serve warm.

Notes

• Use fresh cranberries with sugar if preferred instead of canned cranberry sauce.
• Add a splash of red wine for extra depth of flavor.
• This dish can be made ahead—the flavor improves after a day in the fridge.

Cranberry Balsamic Roast Beef

• Author: baking
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
• Total Time: 3 hours
• Yield: 6 servings 1x

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Description

Cranberry Balsamic Roast Beef is a flavorful, festive main dish made with juicy beef roast marinated in a sweet-tart cranberry balsamic glaze. It’s perfect for holiday dinners or cozy Sunday meals, with bold flavors that pair beautifully with mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, or crusty bread.

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Ingredients

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For the Roast:

• 3–4 lb beef roast (such as chuck or ribeye)

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1/2 cup beef broth

• 1 cup whole cranberry sauce (canned or homemade)

• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

• 2 tbsp brown sugar

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

• 1 tsp dried rosemary or 2 sprigs fresh rosemary

• 1 small onion, sliced (optional)

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Instructions

• Preheat Oven:
  Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).

• Season & Sear:
  Pat the beef roast dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
  In a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until browned, about 3–4 minutes per side.

• Make the Sauce:
  In a small bowl, combine cranberry sauce, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using).

• Assemble:
  If using, spread sliced onions on the bottom of the pan. Place the seared roast on top. Pour the cranberry balsamic mixture over the roast. Add beef broth and tuck in the rosemary.

• Roast:
  Cover and roast for 2.5–3 hours, or until the meat is tender and shreds easily. Baste occasionally with pan juices.

 

• Serve:
  Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing or shredding. Spoon the cranberry glaze over the top. Serve warm.

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Notes

• Use fresh cranberries with sugar if preferred instead of canned cranberry sauce.

• Add a splash of red wine for extra depth of flavor.

 

• This dish can be made ahead—the flavor improves after a day in the fridge.