Melt-in-Your-Mouth Slow-Braised Beef Roast Delight

This Slow-Braised Beef Roast delivers melt-in-your-mouth tenderness and a unique cranberry balsamic glaze.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 3 30

Resting Time 10

Total Time 4

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Dinner Ideas

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Roast

3 to 4 pounds beef chuck roast Ideal for slow-braising
1 ½ teaspoons salt Enhances flavors
1 teaspoon black pepper Adds warmth

For the Sauté

2 tablespoons olive oil For searing the beef
1 large yellow onion, chopped Adds sweetness
4 cloves garlic, minced Infuses aroma

For the Glaze

2 cups beef broth Keeps roast moist
½ cup balsamic vinegar Provides tangy depth
3 tablespoons brown sugar Adds sweetness
1 ½ cups whole cranberries (fresh or frozen) Adds tartness
4 to 5 sprigs fresh thyme Adds herbal notes

Optional Additions

4 carrots, peeled and halved Optional veggie addition

Equipment

Dutch oven

Method

Preparation

Pat the beef chuck roast dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven and sear the beef roast on all sides.
Remove the roast and sauté the onion until soft, then add garlic.
Deglaze the pot with balsamic vinegar, scraping any browned bits.
Add beef broth and brown sugar, return roast to pot with cranberries and thyme.
Cover and roast in a preheated oven at 325°F for 3-3.5 hours.
Remove and rest the roast for 10 minutes, then skim fat from sauce.
Serve sliced or shredded with glaze and reserved cranberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Allowing the roast to rest is crucial for juicy results. Adjust glaze sweetness as needed.

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