BEEF STEW WITH CRANBERRIES

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Provided by Kitchen Crew

Categories     Beef

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 Tbsp safflower oil
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
2 lb stew beef, cubed
3/4 tsp salt
pepper, freshly ground
2 large garlic cloves
2 onions, quartered
3/4 c dry red wine
3/4 c beef broth or stock
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp tomato paste
1/2 c fresh cranberries
1/4 c light brown sugar - firmly packed
2 Tbsp flour

Steps:

  • 1. Heat 1 tablespoon each of oil and butter in 6 quart pot.
  • 2. When oil is hot, add half the beef and brown it well on all sides; remove and reserve.
  • 3. Heat remaining oil and butter and brown remaining meat.
  • 4. Remove pot from heat, remove meat and discard fat.
  • 5. Return meat to pot and toss with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and freshly ground pepper.
  • 6. In food processor with metal blade on, drop garlic through feed tube and process until minced; add to pot.
  • 7. With medium shredding disk: Use firm pressure to shred onions and use slotted spoon to lift onions from their juice and add to pot.
  • 8. Discard juice.
  • 9. Add wine, stock or broth, vinegar, tomato paste and remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt to pot and bring to boil.
  • 10. Reduce to simmer, cover and cook until meat is tender--about 2 hours.
  • 11. With metal blade: Pulse to chop cranberries coarsely with brown sugar and flour.
  • 12. Add cranberries to pot, stir well and cook for 10 minutes longer.
  • 13. Can be served immediately, but best if made up to 4 days in advance, refrigerated and gently reheated.
  • 14. Adjust seasoning. (Can also be frozen up to 3 months)

Ahmar Ejaz
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This stew was a bit too tart for my taste, but my husband loved it. I think next time I'll use fewer cranberries.


Robert Rivera
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I wasn't sure about the cranberries in this stew, but I'm so glad I tried it! They added a really nice tartness that balanced out the sweetness of the beef. The stew was also very easy to make.


muhammad qurban
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This stew was easy to make and turned out great! The cranberries added a unique flavor that I really enjoyed. I will definitely be making this again.


Jessica Heinlein
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I made this stew for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it up. The cranberries added a nice touch of sweetness and the beef was so tender.


sohail shamankhail
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This stew was delicious! The cranberries added a nice tartness that balanced out the sweetness of the beef. I will definitely be making this again.


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This stew was a disaster! The beef was tough and the cranberries were too tart. I ended up throwing it out.


Qamar Rasool
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I found this stew to be a bit bland. I think it needed more seasoning.


toyota Camry
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This stew was a bit too tart for my taste, but my husband loved it. I think next time I'll use fewer cranberries.


Azizi Azizi
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I wasn't sure how the cranberries would taste in this stew, but I was pleasantly surprised. They added a nice sweetness and tartness that really complemented the beef. I will definitely be making this again!


Yo-Kai Watch forever
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This stew was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! The cranberries added a nice tartness that balanced out the sweetness of the beef. I will definitely be making this again.


Foxy Pirate
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I've made this stew several times and it's always been a hit. The cranberries add a unique flavor that really makes this dish special. I highly recommend it!


Hannetjie Kitching
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This stew was a disaster! The beef was tough and the cranberries were too tart. I ended up throwing it out.


Joseph Mwambwa
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I found this stew to be a bit bland. I think it needed more seasoning.


Abu bakar Rasheed
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This stew was a bit too tart for my taste, but my husband loved it. I think next time I'll use fewer cranberries.


Ma Aye San
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I wasn't sure about the cranberries in this stew, but I'm so glad I tried it! They added a really nice tartness that balanced out the sweetness of the beef. The stew was also very easy to make.


Heatherton Moreno
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This stew was easy to make and turned out great! The cranberries added a unique flavor that I really enjoyed. I will definitely be making this again.


ramos Ceres
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I made this stew for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it up. The cranberries added a nice touch of sweetness and the beef was so tender.


Keliy Awe
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This stew was absolutely delicious! The beef was fall-apart tender and the cranberries added a wonderful tartness. I will definitely be making this again.


INJINER HAMZA
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I've been making this beef stew with cranberries for years and it's always a hit. The combination of sweet and savory is perfect, and the cranberries add a unique tartness that really elevates the dish. I also love that it's a one-pot meal, so cleanu