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Slow Cooker Cranberry Pot Roast

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Slow Cooker Cranberry Pot Roast is a comforting, savory-sweet dish featuring tender beef slow-cooked in a cranberry-infused gravy. It’s an easy, festive twist on a classic pot roast, perfect for holidays or cozy dinners.

Ingredients

  • 3–4 lb chuck roast (or similar beef roast)
  • 1 can (14 oz) whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp dried or 1 tbsp fresh rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1–2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp cold water (optional, for thickening)

Instructions

  1. Season roast generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Optional: In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear the roast on all sides until browned.
  3. Place sliced onion and minced garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  4. Set the roast on top of the onions.
  5. In a bowl, combine cranberry sauce, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, and rosemary. Pour over the roast.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 8–9 hours or high for 4–5 hours, until beef is fork-tender.
  7. Remove roast, shred or slice.
  8. Optional: Mix cornstarch and cold water, stir into cooking liquid. Cook on high for 10–15 minutes until thickened into a gravy.
  9. Serve beef with cranberry gravy spooned over top.

Notes

  • Add carrots or potatoes to the slow cooker for a complete one-pot meal.
  • Use leftover homemade or canned cranberry sauce for convenience.
  • This dish freezes well—store cooled meat and gravy in freezer-safe containers.
  • For a stronger herb flavor, add a sprig of fresh rosemary during cooking and remove before serving.
  • No need to sear if in a rush, but it adds extra flavor depth.

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