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Cranberry Balsamic Roast Beef

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A warm, tangy roast that combines tart cranberries and rich balsamic for a fresh take on roast beef, perfect for family dinners and special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 lb beef roast (top sirloin, chuck, or eye round)
  • 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar (or maple syrup)
  • 1 cup beef broth or stock
  • 1 tbsp butter (optional, for glossy sauce)
  • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water (optional, to thicken)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Pat the roast dry and rub with salt, pepper, garlic, and rosemary.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear roast 2–3 minutes per side until browned.
  4. Add sliced onion around the roast and transfer the skillet to the oven. Roast until internal temperature reaches 125–130°F for medium-rare (about 20–25 minutes per pound). Adjust time for desired doneness.
  5. Remove roast and tent with foil. Let rest 15–20 minutes.
  6. While the roast rests, make the sauce: in a saucepan, sauté a bit of the onions or a shallot with butter until soft. Add cranberries, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and beef broth.
  7. Simmer 10–12 minutes until cranberries pop and sauce reduces. Stir in cornstarch slurry if you want a thicker sauce. Taste and adjust salt.
  8. Slice roast thinly and spoon cranberry balsamic sauce over the meat. Serve hot.

Notes

Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness; remove roast a few degrees before target, as it will rise while resting. If sauce gets too tart, add a little more brown sugar or butter.

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