Succulent Christmas Roast Beef Everyone Will Love

This Christmas Roast Beef is a comforting dish with sensational flavors and sweet notes, perfect for holiday gatherings.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 4

Resting Time 20

Total Time 4 40

Servings: 6 slices

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Roast

2-3 pounds beef chuck roast a perfect cut for tenderness
1 tablespoon olive oil for searing
to taste salt
to taste fresh black pepper

For the Aromatics

2 yellow onions cut into quarters
4 garlic cloves crushed
2 sprigs fresh thyme
3 sprigs fresh rosemary

For the Braising Liquid

2 cups beef stock
¼ cup aged balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste

For the Veggies and Fruit

1 cup fresh cranberries
1 pound carrots peeled and cut

Equipment

Dutch oven

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Christmas Roast Beef

Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C), pat your beef chuck roast dry and season it with salt and fresh black pepper. Prepare the aromatics.
In a Dutch oven, heat olive oil and sear the roast for 3-4 minutes on each side.
Sauté onions and garlic in the same pot, add thyme, rosemary, and deglaze with beef stock and other braising liquids.
Return the roast to the pot, cover, and braise in the oven for 3-4 hours until tender.
Add carrots and cranberries one hour before done, recover, and let cook.
Remove the roast, rest for 15-20 minutes, serve with vegetables and sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 6slicesCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 45gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This roast beef recipe is perfect for celebrations, providing a satisfying main dish that families will adore.

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