Description
Succulent cranberry balsamic roast beef delivers a symphony of tangy and rich flavors that dance across your palate. Winter dinner tables welcome this elegant dish, promising warmth and comfort with each savory slice you enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 3 lb (1.36 kg) beef roast (chuck or top round)
Liquid and Fruity Components:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup (240 ml) beef broth
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) honey or maple syrup
Herbs, Spices, and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Position the oven rack to the center and warm the oven to 325°F, ensuring an even cooking environment for the roast.
- Select a robust skillet and warm olive oil over medium-high heat, creating a perfect searing surface for the beef roast.
- Carefully brown the roast on each side, developing a rich caramelized exterior that will enhance the meat’s flavor profile, approximately 3-4 minutes per surface.
- Transfer the beautifully seared roast into a spacious roasting pan, preparing it for its aromatic transformation.
- Craft a luxurious marinade by whisking together balsamic vinegar, golden honey, hearty beef broth, zesty Dijon mustard, minced garlic, fragrant rosemary, earthy thyme, and a balanced blend of salt and pepper.
- Generously cascade the vibrant marinade over the roast, ensuring complete coverage and flavor penetration.
- Distribute chopped onions and tart cranberries around the roast, creating a flavorful bed that will infuse additional complexity into the meat.
- Shield the roasting pan meticulously with aluminum foil, trapping moisture and aromatic essences during the slow cooking process.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 2.5 to 3 hours, allowing the beef to become extraordinarily tender and absorb the rich, tangy flavors.
- Once cooking is complete, allow the roast to rest undisturbed for 10 minutes, enabling the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
- Slice the roast against the grain, revealing a succulent interior, and drizzle with the deeply flavored cranberry balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
- Choose a well-marbled cut like chuck roast or bottom round for maximum tenderness and rich flavor development during slow cooking.
- Searing the meat before roasting creates a delicious caramelized exterior that locks in juices and adds deep, complex flavor profiles.
- Using fresh herbs instead of dried will elevate the aromatic quality and provide brighter, more vibrant taste notes throughout the dish.
- For gluten-sensitive individuals, ensure all broth and mustard brands are certified gluten-free to maintain recipe compatibility.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg