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Sweet & Savory Cranberry Apple Beef Stew

Hearty beef stew with apples and cranberries in a rich, balanced sweet-savory broth.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Main
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Stew
  • 2 lbs beef chuck cubed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 carrots sliced
  • 2 apples peeled and diced
  • 0.75 cup dried cranberries
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup apple cider

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Brown beef in batches and set aside.
  2. Sauté onion, carrots, and garlic.
  3. Stir in tomato paste and deglaze with cider.
  4. Add remaining ingredients and simmer until tender.

Notes

Flavors deepen after resting overnight.