Description
This Cranberry Pot Roast is a flavorful and tender beef dish that combines the savory richness of chuck roast with the sweet and tangy notes of whole berry cranberry sauce. Slow-baked with aromatic onions, garlic, and herbs, this hearty meal is perfect for a comforting family dinner, served alongside mashed potatoes and green beans.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 lb chuck roast
- 1 large yellow onion (sliced into rings)
- 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce (not jellied)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 4 garlic cloves (finely minced)
- 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
- 1 teaspoon ground thyme
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) to prepare for slow baking the roast.
- Prepare Onion Bed: Layer the sliced yellow onions evenly in a large baking dish, creating a bed for the roast to sit on which adds flavor and moisture.
- Place Roast: Place the chuck roast on top of the onion bed in the baking dish.
- Season the Roast: Evenly sprinkle the minced garlic, brown sugar, dried minced onion, ground thyme, kosher salt, and black pepper over the surface of the roast for a balanced savory and sweet flavor.
- Add Cranberry Sauce: Spoon the whole berry cranberry sauce evenly over the top of the seasoned roast to infuse it with tangy sweetness.
- Drizzle Worcestershire Sauce: Drizzle Worcestershire sauce around the roast to enhance depth of flavor and add umami richness.
- Cover and Bake: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake the roast in the preheated oven for 3 hours until the meat is fork-tender and juicy.
- Shred Meat: Remove the dish from the oven, shred the meat directly in the pan, mixing it with pan juices and the softened cranberries for a cohesive and saucy finish.
- Serve: Serve the cranberry pot roast hot paired with classic sides like mashed potatoes and green beans for a complete and comforting meal.
Notes
- Using whole berry cranberry sauce adds texture and bursts of flavor compared to jellied cranberry sauce.
- Chuck roast is ideal for slow baking as it becomes tender and flavorful with low, slow heat.
- Covering the dish tightly ensures the roast stays moist throughout the baking process.
- Shredding the meat in the pan lets it soak in all the delicious juices and cranberry sauce.
- For an extra kick, you can add a splash of balsamic vinegar with the Worcestershire sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
