Savory Cranberry Beef Stew Recipes

CRANBERRY BEEF STEW

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.

SAVORY VEGETABLE BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat; cook and stir beef stew meat and Italian dressing until meat is evenly browned, about 5 minutes. Add 2 cups water, beef bouillon, diced tomatoes, beef broth, tomato sauce, garlic, bay leaf, salt, oregano, and pepper to skillet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until meat is tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
• Place potatoes, carrots, bell pepper, and onion in stew; cover and simmer over medium-low heat until vegetables are tender, about 45 minutes.
• Combine flour and cold water in a small bowl; mix until smooth. Stir flour mixture into stew, bring to a boil; cook and stir until stew is thickened, about 2 minutes. Discard bay leaf before serving.

AUTUMN BEEF CRANBERRY STEW

Steps:

• Combine first 3 ingredients in a small bowl; sprinkle over beef.
• Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add beef to pan; cook 6 minutes, turning to brown on all sides.
• Add chopped onion, broth, bay leaves, and stout; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 2 hours or until beef is tender, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in pearl onions and mushrooms; cook, covered, 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Combine 1/4 cup water and flour in a small bowl. Add flour mixture and cranberry sauce to pan. Cook 5 minutes. Discard bay leaves.
• Serve with noodles. Garnish with fresh thyme, if desired.