Crock Pot Cranberry Roast
Transform your weeknight dinner with this irresistibly tender Crock Pot Cranberry Roast, a perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors. Combining a melt-in-your-mouth beef chuck roast with the tangy richness of cranberry sauce, bold dry onion soup mix, and a hint of apple cider vinegar, this one-pot wonder is as effortless as it is flavorful. Slow-cooked to perfection in just 10 minutes of prep time, this recipe creates a deeply flavorful sauce infused with garlic and onion powder for a comforting and hearty meal. Whether you serve it with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or rice, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, perfect for cozy family dinners or holiday gatherings. Garnish with fresh rosemary for a touch of elegance and savor a meal that feels gourmet with minimal effort.
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Ingredients
- 3 pounds beef chuck roast
- 14 ounces cranberry sauce
- 1 packet dry onion soup mix
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Pat the beef chuck roast dry with paper towels and season all sides with salt and black pepper.
Step 2
Place the roast into the crock pot.
Step 3
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cranberry sauce, dry onion soup mix, beef broth, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well to create the sauce.
Step 4
Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the roast in the crock pot.
Step 5
Cover the crock pot with the lid and set it to cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours, depending on your time availability.
Step 6
Halfway through cooking, use a spoon to baste the roast with the sauce to ensure it remains moist and flavorful.
Step 7
Once cooked, the roast should be tender and easily pull apart with a fork.
Step 8
Optional: Transfer the roast to a serving dish and carefully pour the sauce over it. Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs for added aroma and presentation.
Step 9
Serve warm with your choice of sides such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or rice.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2070.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 4135.8 |
| Total Fat 273.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 108.9g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 1020.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3940.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 182.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 153.4g | |
| Protein 250.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 201.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 37.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4034.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories