Description
This Cranberry Balsamic Roast Beef is a flavorful and tender dish perfect for a holiday meal or special dinner. The combination of sweet cranberry sauce and tangy balsamic vinegar creates a delicious sauce that pairs beautifully with the savory beef. Cooked low and slow in a slow cooker, this roast beef is easy to prepare and yields incredibly tender and juicy results.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3–4 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 can (14 oz) whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- Fresh thyme or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place the Chuck Roast: Put the chuck roast in the slow cooker.
- Mix the Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine cranberry sauce, beef broth, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Pour over the roast.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8–9 hours or on high for 4–5 hours until the beef is tender and shreds easily.
- Shred and Coat: Remove the beef, shred or slice it, then return it to the slow cooker. Stir to coat with the sauce and let sit for 10–15 minutes to absorb flavors.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- This roast pairs well with mashed potatoes, polenta, or buttered egg noodles.
- Leftovers make delicious sandwiches the next day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
