Cranberry Beef Stew
Cranberry beef stew is a festive, seasonal variation of the classic dish. A subtle tartness from the berries pairs well with the bold flavors of beef and Guinness.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
Total Time2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 258kcal
- 2 lbs stew beef cut into 1" pieces
- 2 tsp ground thyme
- salt & pepper to taste
- pinch dried oregano
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 2 stalks celery thinly sliced
- 2 bay leaves
- 12 oz Guinness stout beer
- 1 10 oz pkg frozen pearl onions
- 8 oz button mushrooms washed & quartered
- 1/4 cup water + 2 tbsp flour whisked together until smooth
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 3/4 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- mashed potatoes for serving
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the thyme, salt & pepper, and oregano until evenly combined. Add the beef to the bowl, and toss until evenly combined.
Heat a Dutch oven, or heavy bottomed sauce pan, over medium heart. Give it a spritz of non stick cooking spray.
Once the pan's hot, add the beef. Cook it for 6 minutes, stirring often so that it sears on all sides- not so that it cooks through.
To the Dutch oven add the broth, onion, bay leaves, stout. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to a low simmer, then cover the pot with the lid. Allow the mixture to cook for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Remove the lid & stir the pearl onions and prepared mushrooms into the stew. Return the lid to the pot, and continue cooking another 15-20 minutes- stirring occasionally.
Remove the bay leaves from the pot. Discard.
Whisk the flour mixture & cranberry sauce into the stew until evenly combined. Allow the mixture to simmer/cook for 5 minutes- it will thicken during this time.
Serve the stew over mashed potatoes or cooked egg noodles & enjoy!
Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 375mg | Potassium: 696mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 2753IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 3mg