Description
A tender holiday-style roast bursting with sweet cranberry and rich balsamic flavor. This cozy dinner is easier than it looks and guaranteed to impress.
Ingredients
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3–4 lb beef chuck roast
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1 cup canned whole-berry cranberry sauce
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1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
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1/2 cup beef broth
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2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 large onion, sliced
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp salt
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1 tsp black pepper
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1 tsp dried thyme
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1 tsp dried rosemary
Instructions
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Season roast with salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary.
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Sear the roast in olive oil until browned on all sides.
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Place sliced onions and garlic in the slow cooker or Dutch oven and set beef on top.
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Whisk cranberry sauce, balsamic vinegar, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce and pour over beef.
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Cover and cook until tender: 8 hours on LOW or 4–5 hours on HIGH in slow cooker, or 3–3.5 hours at 325°F in oven.
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Remove roast and simmer juices to thicken if desired.
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Slice or shred roast and serve with sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25mins