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Cranberry Pot Roast

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A comforting pot roast featuring tender chuck roast and the tart sweetness of cranberry sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3-4 lb chuck roast or brisket/round roast as substitutes
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced into rings
  • 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce not jellied
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
  • 1 teaspoon ground thyme
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Layer the sliced onions evenly in a large baking dish.
  3. Place the chuck roast on top of the onions.
  4. Sprinkle the minced garlic, brown sugar, dried minced onion, ground thyme, kosher salt, and black pepper over the roast.
  5. Spoon the cranberry sauce generously over the top of the roast.
  6. Drizzle Worcestershire sauce around the roast.
  7. Cover the baking dish tightly with foil.
Cooking
  1. Bake for 3 hours or until the roast is fork-tender.
  2. Once out of the oven, shred the meat in the dish and mix it with the pan juices and softened cranberries.
  3. Serve next to mashed potatoes and green beans if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 38gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10g

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days or freeze for up to three months. For optimal flavor, consider searing the roast before baking.
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