Description
Cranberry Balsamic Roast Beef is a sweet and savory holiday roast, tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
3–4 lb beef chuck roast
1/2 cup cranberry sauce
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
3 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Pat the beef dry, season with salt and pepper.
3. Whisk cranberry sauce, vinegar, oil, sugar, mustard, and garlic.
4. Marinate beef for 15 minutes.
5. Sear beef on all sides in a hot skillet.
6. Transfer to baking dish and pour remaining marinade over top.
7. Cover with foil and roast for 1.5–2 hours.
8. Uncover during the last 20 minutes for caramelization.
9. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For deeper flavor, marinate overnight.
Pair with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.
Store leftovers with sauce for added moisture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Cranberry Balsamic Roast Beef, Holiday Roast, Sweet Savory Beef