SAVORY CRANBERRY BEEF STEW

Savory Cranberry Beef Stew image

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

Ingredients

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