Description
This tender pot roast is infused with the festive flavors of cranberries, orange zest, and cloves, creating a warm and inviting holiday meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2½ lb chuck roast
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- ½ (12oz) bag of cranberries ( i also suggest adding ¼ cup prunes)
- 2 whole cloves
- 4 garlic cloves, cut in half
- strips of zest from half orange
- orange juice from half orange
- ¼ cup bourbon
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1/8 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup sugar (plus more if needed) (if using prunes you might need less sugar)
- salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp canola oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Generously season the chuck roast with salt and pepper. Using a paring knife, make small slits in the meat and insert the halved garlic cloves into the slits all around the roast.
- Heat canola oil in a large oven-safe pot over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear the roast on all sides until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Remove the roast from the pot and set aside. In the same pot, add the sliced onions and diced carrots. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the onions are soft and translucent.
- Return the roast to the pot. Add the cranberries, prunes (if using), cloves, and orange zest. Pour in the beef broth and bourbon.
- Cover the pot with a lid and transfer it to the preheated oven. Braise for 2½ hours, or until the meat is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
- Once cooked, remove the roast from the pot and let it rest on a cutting board. Using a slotted spoon, remove the cranberries from the pot, leaving the carrots and onions behind.
- Slice the roast and serve with the sauce and vegetables from the pot. Pair with mashed potatoes and garlic cheesy bread for a complete meal.
Notes
For a different flavor, substitute prunes for cranberries. The roast pairs well with mashed potatoes and garlic cheesy bread. If you prefer a smoother sauce, strain out the cranberries before serving. The dish can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 25
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 110