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Festive Cranberry Beef Stew

A hearty holiday stew made with tender beef, fresh cranberries, herbs, and vegetables in a rich savory sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main
Cuisine: American, Winter
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 lbs beef chuck cubed
  • 2 cups fresh cranberries
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • Chef knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Season and brown beef in a Dutch oven.
  2. Sauté vegetables, add tomato paste and flour.
  3. Add broth, cranberries, herbs, and beef; simmer until tender.

Notes

Tastes even better the next day and freezes well.