Description
Cranberry Balsamic Roast Beef is a show-stopping dish that combines rich, savory beef with a delightful sweet and tangy glaze. This recipe features a perfectly seared roast drizzled with a luscious cranberry balsamic sauce, making it ideal for special occasions or family dinners. With every bite, you’ll experience an explosion of flavors that will leave your guests raving. Serve it alongside roasted vegetables or creamy mashed potatoes for a complete meal that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lb beef roast (chuck or ribeye)
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 large onion (sliced)
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Pat the beef roast dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the roast until browned on all sides (about 4-5 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- Sauté chopped onions and minced garlic in the same skillet for 3-4 minutes until soft.
- Stir in cranberry sauce and balsamic vinegar; simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the beef to the skillet or transfer into a roasting pan, spoon some sauce over the top, cover loosely with foil, and roast for about 1 hour or until internal temperature reaches 135°F (57°C) for medium-rare.
- Let rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg