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Cranberry Balsamic Roast Beef

Tender slow-roasted beef glazed with a tangy-sweet cranberry balsamic sauce, perfect for holidays and special dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Roast Beef
  • 3 lb beef roast
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
Cranberry Balsamic Sauce
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce whole berry
  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup beef broth

Equipment

  • Roasting pan
  • Oven-safe skillet
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

  1. Season beef with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  2. Sear beef on all sides until browned.
  3. Whisk cranberry sauce, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and beef broth.
  4. Pour sauce over roast, cover, and bake at 325°F for 2½–3 hours.
  5. Rest, slice, and serve with sauce.

Notes

For best flavor, baste the roast with sauce halfway through cooking.