Description
Indulge in the rich, savory flavors of Crockpot Cranberry Balsamic Beef Roast. Tender beef slowly simmers in a tangy cranberry-balsamic glaze, infusing every bite with mouthwatering sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (900 g) beef roast
- 1 cup (240 ml) cranberry juice
- ½ cup (120 ml) balsamic vinegar
- 1 medium onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups (480 ml) beef broth
Instructions
- Select a well-marbled chuck roast for optimal tenderness.
- Pat the meat dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Sear the beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned on all sides.
- Transfer the seared beef to the slow cooker and let it rest.
- In the same skillet, add beef broth and scrape up browned bits from the bottom.
- Sauté diced onions and minced garlic until the onions are translucent and fragrant.
- Pour in cranberry juice and balsamic vinegar, stirring to combine.
- Simmer the mixture for a few minutes to meld the flavors.
- Pour the sauce over the beef in the slow cooker, coating it well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
- Once fork-tender, remove the roast and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Slice against the grain, drizzle with sauce, and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 4-5 hours on high
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Crockpot, Cranberry, Balsamic, Beef, Roast