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Fall-Apart Balsamic Beef with Cranberry Glaze

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Fall-Apart Balsamic Beef with Cranberry Glaze is a rich and elegant slow-cooked dish made with tender beef chuck roast, tangy balsamic vinegar, and sweet-tart cranberry sauce. It’s perfect for holidays or cozy dinners.

Ingredients

  • 3–4 lb beef chuck roast
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 can (14 oz) whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar (optional)
  • Fresh thyme or rosemary, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Season beef roast generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear beef on all sides until browned.
  3. Transfer beef to a slow cooker or Dutch oven.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, beef broth, cranberry sauce, garlic, and brown sugar if using. Pour over the beef.
  5. Add sliced onions around the roast and cover.
  6. For slow cooker: Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4–5 hours until tender. For oven: Bake covered at 300°F (150°C) for 3–4 hours.
  7. Shred beef with two forks and stir into juices. Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
  8. Garnish with fresh thyme or rosemary if desired.

Notes

  • Add red wine to the sauce for deeper flavor.
  • Include chili flakes or hot sauce for a spicy twist.
  • Use jellied cranberry sauce if whole berry is unavailable—just mix well.
  • Serve over mashed potatoes, noodles, or sandwich rolls.
  • Dish improves in flavor after resting overnight and freezes well.

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