Description
Cranberry Balsamic Roast Beef is a delightful dish that transforms any meal into a celebration. This tender roast, glazed with a sweet-tart cranberry balsamic sauce, offers an irresistible aroma and flavor profile that will have your guests coming back for seconds. Perfect for holidays or cozy family dinners, it’s easy to prepare and visually stunning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lb beef roast (chuck or sirloin)
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar (high-quality)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Let beef roast sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- 2. In a bowl, mix cranberry sauce and balsamic vinegar until smooth.
- 3. Season the roast generously with salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
- 4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until browned (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- 5. Transfer the roast to a baking dish, pour the cranberry-balsamic mixture over it, and add rosemary sprigs.
- 6. Roast in the oven for about 1 hour or until reaching 135°F (medium-rare). Allow to rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz beef
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg