RAVIN' GOOD STEW

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Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 can (29 ounces) pear halves
3 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 medium onions, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ketchup
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
2-3/4 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup white wine or additional chicken broth
1 bay leaf
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 tablespoons golden raisins
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

Drain pears, reserving juice; chop pears and set aside. In a Dutch oven, brown beef in oil in batches; drain and set aside. In the same pan, saute onions in butter for 5 minutes. Stir in the flour, ketchup, salt, lemon zest, thyme, pepper, cinnamon and cloves until blended. , Gradually stir in the broth, wine and reserved pear juice. Add bay leaf and beef. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. , Add sweet potatoes; cover and simmer 30 minutes longer or until potatoes and beef are tender. Stir in raisins and pears; heat through. Discard bay leaf. Garnish with parsley.

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