BEEF STEW WITH ALMONDS AND DRIED FRUIT

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Many stews are thickened with flour, but this hearty one is safe for gluten-intolerant diners.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 medium onion, diced medium
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 dried bay leaf
4 parsley sprigs, plus 1/4 cup chopped leaves for serving
2 wide strips lemon zest
4 ounces mixed dried fruit, such as figs, prunes, and apricots, quartered
1/2 cup blanched whole almonds, toasted
Cooked brown rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot with a tight-fitting lid, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Season beef with salt and pepper. In 2 batches, cook beef until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer to a plate. To pot, add remaining 1 teaspoon oil, onion, and garlic and cook over medium until onion is translucent, about 6 minutes. Add wine and cook until slightly reduced, about 3 minutes.
  • Return beef to pot; stir in broth, bay leaf, parsley sprigs, lemon zest, and 1 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil. Cover, transfer to oven, and cook 45 minutes. Stir in dried fruit and cook, uncovered, until meat is fork-tender, 35 minutes. Stir in almonds; cook 5 minutes. Remove bay leaf, parsley sprigs, and lemon zest. Serve stew over brown rice and top with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 g, Fat 24 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 28 g

Nawedali Nawedalu
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This stew is perfect for a cold winter night. It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are incredibly comforting.


Abdallah Alaoui
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I'm not a big fan of beef stew, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and delicious.


Haji Abdallah
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This stew is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The flavors are incredible.


TJ Lee Miller
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I love the unique flavor of this stew. The almonds and dried fruit add a nice sweetness and crunch.


Belayneh Alemu
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This stew is a great way to use up leftover beef. It's also a very hearty and filling meal.


Bandile Bandile
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Bland and boring. I wouldn't make this again.


Bafana Thukwana
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This stew was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's because I used a sweeter variety of dried fruit.


Mehki Worthington
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Easy to make and very tasty. I used a variety of dried fruits and nuts, and it turned out great.


Elyass Laaounina
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This stew was delicious! The meat was tender and juicy, and the almonds and dried fruit added a nice sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Saeed Bhai
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I found this stew to be a bit bland. I think it needed more seasoning, or perhaps a different type of dried fruit. I might try adding some apricots or cherries next time.


Noniy Hughes
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This stew was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's because I used a sweeter variety of dried fruit. Next time I'll use a more tart variety to balance out the sweetness of the almonds.


Abdullah Niazi
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I love the combination of beef, almonds, and dried fruit in this stew. It's a unique and flavorful dish that's perfect for a special occasion.


Taha Adel
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This stew was easy to make and incredibly flavorful. I used a variety of dried fruits and nuts, and the result was a delicious and hearty dish that was perfect for a cold winter night.


Hazel Smith
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I've made this beef stew a few times now and it's always a winner. The almonds and dried fruit add a unique and delicious flavor that I haven't found in other stew recipes.


abel garcia
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This beef stew with almonds and dried fruit was a hit with my family! The flavors were incredibly rich and complex, and the meat was fall-apart tender. I especially loved the combination of sweet and savory flavors from the dried fruit and almonds.