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Sweet & Savory Cranberry Apple Beef Stew

A hearty beef stew combining tender beef, tart cranberries, and sweet apples in a rich, savory broth.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine American, Autumn
Servings 6 bowls
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs beef chuck cut into chunks
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 2 apples sliced
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 0.25 tsp cinnamon
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Brown beef in olive oil and set aside.
  • Sauté onion and garlic until soft.
  • Stir in tomato paste and deglaze with apple cider.
  • Add beef, broth, cranberries, apples, and seasonings.
  • Simmer covered until beef is tender.
  • Adjust seasoning and serve warm.

Notes

Stew tastes even better the next day.
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