Best Beef Stew With Almonds And Dried Fruit Recipes

BEEF ROAST WITH FRUIT

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The sweetness of the peaches and pears complements the hearty beef flavor beautifully in this easy one-dish recipe.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 3h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 beef arm, blade or rib pot roast, 4 pounds
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup dry white wine or Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-ounce carton)
2 medium onions, sliced
2 medium tomatoes, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
2 medium yams or sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 can (16 ounces) sliced peaches in juice, drained
1 can (16 ounces) sliced pears in juice, drained
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

Trim fat from beef.
Cook beef in nonstick Dutch oven over medium heat until brown on all sides; drain. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add wine, onions and tomatoes. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 3 hours.
Add yams, peaches and pears. Cover and simmer about 30 minutes or until yams and meat are tender.
Remove beef, fruit and vegetables; keep warm. Skim any fat from liquid in Dutch oven. If necessary, add enough water to liquid to measure 2 cups.
Mix cornstarch and cold water; gradually stir into liquid. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Serve with beef, fruit and vegetables. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 240 mg

MOROCCAN APPLE BEEF STEW

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I love the mix of sweet and savory flavors in this stew. It's the perfect blend of adventurous and comforting, and makes a fun dish to share with guests. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h20m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
2-1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped (about 2 cups)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
1 cup pitted dried plums (prunes), coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon honey
2 medium Fuji or Gala apples, peeled and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
Hot cooked rice or couscous, optional

Steps:

Mix salt, cinnamon, pepper and allspice; sprinkle over beef and toss to coat. In a Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. , Brown beef in batches, adding more oil as necessary. Remove beef with a slotted spoon., Add onion to same pan; cook and stir until tender, 6-8 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomato sauce, broth, dried plums and honey. Return beef to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 1-1/2 hours. , Add apples; cook, covered, until beef and apples are tender, 30-45 minutes longer. Skim fat. If desired, serve stew with rice or couscous. Freeze option: Freeze cooled stew in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 905mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.