Autumn Beef Cranberry Stew Recipe

Name: Autumn Beef Cranberry Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 (3 lb) boneless chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 2-inch cubes; cooking spray; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 cup reduced-sodium fat-free beef broth; 2 bay leaves; 1 (12 ounce) Guinness stout; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen pearl onions, thawed; 1 (8 ounce) package button mushrooms, quartered; 1/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup whole berry cranberry sauce; 8 cups cooked egg noodles (about 1 pound); chopped fresh thyme (optional)

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 (3 lb) boneless chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 2-inch cubes
cooking spray
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup reduced-sodium fat-free beef broth
2 bay leaves
1 (12 ounce) Guinness stout
1 (10 ounce) package frozen pearl onions, thawed
1 (8 ounce) package button mushrooms, quartered
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
8 cups cooked egg noodles (about 1 pound)
chopped fresh thyme (optional)

1
Combine first 3 ingredients in a small bowl; sprinkle over beef.
2
Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add beef to pan; cook 6 minutes, turning to brown on all sides.
3
Add chopped onion, broth, bay leaves, and stout; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 2 hours or until beef is tender, stirring occasionally.
4
Stir in pearl onions and mushrooms; cook, covered, 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5
Combine 1/4 cup water and flour in a small bowl. Add flour mixture and cranberry sauce to pan. Cook 5 minutes. Discard bay leaves.
6
Serve with noodles. Garnish with fresh thyme, if desired.

1853

kcal

Calories

Fat

370

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, 1 (3 lb) boneless chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 2-inch cubes, and more.

Yes, Autumn Beef Cranberry Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Autumn Beef Cranberry Stew

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