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Cranberry Balsamic Roast Beef Recipe

Cranberry Balsamic Roast Beef Recipe
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A flavorful and festive dish perfect for the winter season, this Cranberry Balsamic Roast Beef features a tender beef roast cooked in a savory-sweet balsamic cranberry sauce. The addition of cranberries and carrots adds a pop of color and flavor to this comforting meal.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 (2-3 pound) beef roast (such as chuck, round, brisket, etc.)
  • 1 large onion, sliced

Seasonings:

  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Liquid and Sauces:

  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (gluten-free for gluten-free)
  • 4 tablespoons maple syrup (or brown sugar)
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (gluten-free for gluten-free)

Additional Ingredients:

  • 1 cup cranberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced (or baby carrots)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a large oven safe pan (dutch oven), add the beef and brown on all sides before setting aside. Add the onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the tomato paste, garlic, thyme, rosemary, and red pepper flakes, and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
  3. Add the broth, balsamic vinegar, cranberry sauce, soy sauce, maple sauce, and Worcestershire sauce, and mix before adding the carrots, cranberries, and beef.
  4. Transfer the pot to a preheated 275F/140C oven, cover, and braise until the meat is pull apart tender, about 3-4 hours.
  5. Remove the beef and slice or shred the beef. (Optional) Skim any fat from the cooking juices, place the pot back on the stove top, bring to a simmer, add the mixture of the cornstarch and water and cook until the sauce/gravy has thickened a bit.
  6. Option: Add a splash of orange juice and zest. Option: Replace some or all of the beef broth with (soft) apple cider.
  7. Note: Taste test the sauce at the end to check the balance of sweet and tart optionally adding more sweetener as desired!

Notes

  • For a thicker sauce, use the cornstarch and water mixture to thicken at the end.
  • Adjust the sweetness of the sauce to your preference by adding more sweetener if desired.
  • Experiment with different fruit juices or broths for varied flavor profiles.

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