Festive Cranberry Balsamic Roast Beef
Festive Cranberry Balsamic Roast Beef combines the sweetness of cranberry with the tang of balsamic vinegar, creating a flavorful, tender roast that’s perfect for holidays or cozy family dinners.
Equipment
- Roasting pan
- Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
- Aluminum foil
- Tongs
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 lbs beef roast chuck or brisket recommended
- 1 cup cranberry sauce homemade or store-bought
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 onion sliced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare all ingredients.
- Season the beef roast generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sear the beef on all sides until browned (3–4 minutes per side).
- Place sliced onions and minced garlic at the bottom of a roasting pan.
- Set the seared beef on top of the onions and garlic mixture.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together cranberry sauce and balsamic vinegar until smooth.
- Pour the cranberry-balsamic mixture evenly over the roast.
- Cover the roasting pan tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 2 hours.
- Remove the foil and roast uncovered for an additional 30 minutes to allow browning.
- Remove from the oven and let the roast rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with the pan sauce.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a few sprigs of rosemary or thyme to the roasting pan. This roast pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or rice. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.