Best 6 Hearty Cranberry Bison Stew Recipes

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Looking for a hearty and delicious stew that is perfect for a cold winter day? Look no further than this hearty cranberry bison stew! Bison meat is a lean and flavorful protein that is packed with nutrients, and it pairs perfectly with the tart sweetness of cranberries. This stew is also loaded with vegetables, making it a healthy and satisfying meal. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner, this easy-to-follow recipe will guide you through the process of making this delicious stew. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and get ready to enjoy a warm and comforting meal that will surely become a family favorite.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

WARM AUTUMN CRANBERRY FRUIT STEW



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 apples, tops cut off and hollowed out
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons brown sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup fresh cranberries
1/4 cup sun-dried cranberries
2 apples, medium diced
2 pears, medium diced
2 peaches, medium diced
2 plums, medium diced
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 vanilla bean, spilt
1 cup cranberry juice
1 banana, cut into 1-inch slices
2 cups almond granola

Steps:

  • For the baked apples: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Brush the inside of the hollowed out apples with the soft butter, and then coat with the sugar. Place on a baking sheet and bake for about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before filling with the fruit stew.
  • For the fruit stew: In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the fresh cranberries, sun-dried cranberries, apples, pears, peaches, plums, brown sugar and vanilla bean. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then add the cranberry juice and cook over a simmer until the fruit is soft but not overcooked, 15 to 20 minutes. Take off the heat and stir in the banana. Fill each of the apple cups with the fruit stew and top with the almond granola. Bake for 10 minutes.

HEARTY CRANBERRY-BISON STEW



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Bison meat's rich flavor is complemented by fresh cranberries, herbs, and vegetables in this tasty stew with a tangy twist.

Provided by The Bison Council

Categories     The Bison Council

Time 2h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

½ cup all-purpose flour
2 pounds bison chuck roast, cut into 3/4-inch cubes, or bison stew meat
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 (14.5 ounce) cans beef broth
2 cups cranberry juice or cranberry juice cocktail
1 ½ cups fresh cranberries, rinsed
½ cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 cups frozen cut green beans
1 ½ cups chopped carrots
1 cup sliced celery

Steps:

  • Reserve 1/4 cup of the flour. Place the remaining flour in a resealable plastic bag. Add bison chuck roast cubes, a few at a time, shaking to coat. Heat oil over medium-high in a 5- to 6- quart Dutch oven or pot. Brown bison cubes in batches on all sides in hot oil. Drain off fat. Stir in 3 cups of the broth, the cranberry juice, cranberries, onion, thyme, marjoram, sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 1 hour.
  • Stir in green beans, carrots, and celery. Simmer, covered, for 1 more hour or until bison and vegetables are tender. Stir the remaining 1/2 cup broth and the reserved 1/4 cup flour in a small bowl until smooth; stir into stew. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly; cook and stir 1 more minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.2 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Cholesterol 58.1 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 693.4 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

HEARTY CRANBERRY-BISON STEW



Hearty Cranberry-Bison Stew image

Bison meat's rich flavor is complemented by fresh cranberries, herbs, and vegetables in this tasty stew with a tangy twist.

Provided by The Bison Council

Categories     The Bison Council

Time 2h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

½ cup all-purpose flour
2 pounds bison chuck roast, cut into 3/4-inch cubes, or bison stew meat
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 (14.5 ounce) cans beef broth
2 cups cranberry juice or cranberry juice cocktail
1 ½ cups fresh cranberries, rinsed
½ cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 cups frozen cut green beans
1 ½ cups chopped carrots
1 cup sliced celery

Steps:

  • Reserve 1/4 cup of the flour. Place the remaining flour in a resealable plastic bag. Add bison chuck roast cubes, a few at a time, shaking to coat. Heat oil over medium-high in a 5- to 6- quart Dutch oven or pot. Brown bison cubes in batches on all sides in hot oil. Drain off fat. Stir in 3 cups of the broth, the cranberry juice, cranberries, onion, thyme, marjoram, sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 1 hour.
  • Stir in green beans, carrots, and celery. Simmer, covered, for 1 more hour or until bison and vegetables are tender. Stir the remaining 1/2 cup broth and the reserved 1/4 cup flour in a small bowl until smooth; stir into stew. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly; cook and stir 1 more minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.2 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Cholesterol 58.1 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 693.4 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

SAVORY CRANBERRY BEEF STEW



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Stew is one of my family's favorite dishes. Everyone is surprised that there's cranberry juice in this recipe - it really gives it a unique flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt, optional
2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
4 bacon strips, cut into 1-inch pieces, optional
10 small onions
2 cups cranberry juice, divided
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
4 whole cloves
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
5 medium carrots, cut into chunks
5 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 cups frozen peas, thawed

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine flour and salt if desired. Place half of the four mixture in large resealable plastic bag. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. Reserve remaining flour mixture; set aside. , Place beef in a Dutch oven. Add bacon if desired. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 30 minutes., Add onions, 1-1/2 cups cranberry juice, broth and seasonings. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour. , Add carrots and potatoes; bake 1 hour longer or until meat and vegetables are tender. , Combine reserved flour mixture and remaining cranberry juice until smooth; stir into stew. Cover and bake 30 minutes longer. Remove bay leaf. Add peas; return to the oven for 5 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 7g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 231mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HEARTY BEAN STEW



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From Regina, Saskatchewan, Penny Giles writes, "A Canadian prairie winter can be bone-chilling. A bowl of this meatless stew over couscous, rice or with cornbread is all it takes to warm us up. It's hearty, tasty and-unbeknownst to your family-healthy, too!" stew can be served over rice (note to editors: this is not meatless because of the beef broth)

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/2 cups chopped onions
1 tablespoon canola oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
3 large carrots, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
1-1/4 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onions in oil until tender; add the garlic, cook 1 minute longer. Add the tomatoes, carrots, celery, broth and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. , Stir in the beans, tomato paste, chili powder and pepper. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 712mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 15g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

CRANBERRY BEEF STEW



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just give this unusual combination of flavors a try! this is one of the best stews you will ever taste..

Provided by grandma2969

Categories     Stew

Time 2h25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 1/2 lbs stew meat
2 tablespoons oil
3 cups water
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 small carrots, cut in chunks
16 ounces white pearl onions
16 ounces whole berry cranberry sauce
1/4 cup cold water
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon Kitchen Bouquet

Steps:

  • in a Dutch oven, brown meat in oil.
  • add water, bouillon cubes, worchestshire sauce, garlic, salt and pepper.
  • cover and simmer for 1 1/4 hours.
  • add more water to cover beef if necessary.
  • add carrots, onions with liquid, and cranberry sauce, simmer for 45 minutes.
  • in small bowl, mix together cornstarch and water.
  • add to stew; stir until thickened.
  • add Kitchen Bouquet and heat for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.7, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 121.2, Sodium 1339.1, Carbohydrate 43.7, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 34.9, Protein 43

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked bison or venison. Simply shred or cube the meat and add it to the stew pot.
  • If you don't have dried cranberries, you can use fresh cranberries. Just rinse them well and add them to the stew pot.
  • For a thicker stew, add a cornstarch slurry. Mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water and stir until smooth. Bring the stew to a simmer and then slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry. Cook, stirring constantly, until the stew has thickened to your liking.
  • Serve the stew with a side of crusty bread or cornbread. You can also top the stew with shredded cheese, sour cream, or a dollop of Greek yogurt.

Conclusion:

This hearty cranberry bison stew is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. The stew is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give this cranberry bison stew a try.

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