Description
Discover a show‑stopping Cranberry Roast Beef recipe perfect for holiday gatherings. Juicy beef, aromatic herbs, and a tangy cranberry‑orange glaze make this main dish unforgettable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (3‑lb) beef rib roast
- trimmed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tsp dried rosemary
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- 4 cloves garlic
- minced
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and position a rack in the middle of the oven.,
- Pat the beef roast dry, rub it with olive oil, then season evenly with salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme, and minced garlic.,
- Place the seasoned roast on a rack in a roasting pan and roast for about 2 hours, or until an internal temperature of 130°F (54°C) for medium‑rare is reached.,
- While the beef cooks, combine cranberries, orange juice, honey, balsamic vinegar, and Dijon mustard in a saucepan; bring to a simmer and cook until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens, about 10‑12 minutes.,
- Remove the roast from the oven, tent it loosely with foil, and let it rest for 15 minutes while the cranberry sauce cools slightly.,
- Slice the roast against the grain, drizzle with warm cranberry sauce, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Nutrition is approximate.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
Keywords: Cranberry Roast Beef, holiday roast beef, cranberry sauce, festive beef dish, roast beef with cranberry glaze, easy holiday main course