Cranberry Balsamic Roast Beef
"A winter pot roast with a balsamic cranberry sauce! Cranberries are a classic winter ingredient that I normally think about using in sweet dishes, but they also work in savoury ones like this cranberry balsamic..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 (2-3 pound) beef roast (such as chuck, round, brisket, etc.)
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1 large onion, sliced
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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4 cloves garlic, chopped
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1 teaspoon thyme, chopped
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1 teaspoon rosemary, chopped
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
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2 cups beef broth
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1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
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1/2 cup cranberry sauce (optional)
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2 tablespoons soy sauce (gluten-free for gluten-free)
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4 tablespoons maple syrup (or brown sugar)
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (gluten-free for gluten-free)
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1 cup cranberries (fresh or frozen)
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1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced (or baby carrots)
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2 tablespoons cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (optional)
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