Fall-Apart Balsamic Beef with Cranberry Glaze
Tender beef braised low and slow in balsamic vinegar and cranberry glaze until perfectly fall-apart soft.
Equipment
- Instant Pot Duo Plus 6-Qt 9-in-1 Programmable Pressure Cooker
- Instant Vortex Plus 6-Qt Air Fryer (ClearCook + OdorErase)
- Aucma 6.5-Qt 6-Speed Tilt-Head Stand Mixer
Ingredients
Beef and Vegetables
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 (2–3 lb) beef roast
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 lb carrots, sliced
- 1 cup cranberries (fresh or frozen)
Sauce Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped
- 1 teaspoon rosemary, chopped
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cups beef broth
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- ½ cup cranberry sauce (optional)
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 4 tablespoon maple syrup or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoon water (optional)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Brown beef on all sides in olive oil.
- Add onions, garlic, and herbs; cook until fragrant.
- Add broth, vinegar, cranberry sauce, and seasonings.
- Add beef, carrots, and cranberries. Cook 3–4 hrs at 275°F or LOW for 8 hrs.
- Mix cornstarch and water; stir into sauce until glossy.
- Shred beef, drizzle with glaze, and enjoy warm.
Notes
A sweet-tart sauce adds warmth and depth for a cozy dinner worth savoring.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg
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