Savory Cranberry Beef Stew Recipes

SAVORY CRANBERRY BEEF STEW

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.

SAVORY BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Place flour in a large resealable plastic bag; add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. , In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook beef and onion in oil over medium-high heat until beef is browned on all sides. Stir in the water, consomme, sherry, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. , Stir in the carrots, parsnips, potato and turnip. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-45 minutes or until meat and vegetables are tender.

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.