Beef and Plum Stew (Inspired by the Hunger Games) Recipe

Name: Beef and Plum Stew (Inspired by the Hunger Games)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1 yellow onion, cut into large chunks; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 4 slices bacon, cut into small pieces; 2 cups Merlot wine; 1 cup dried plums, quartered; 2 cups mushrooms, sliced; 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed, diced tomatoes; 20 ounces cubed beef stew meat; 1 1/2 teaspoons mustard powder; 1 teaspoon dried sage; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; salt and ground black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon butter
1 yellow onion, cut into large chunks
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 slices bacon, cut into small pieces
2 cups Merlot wine
1 cup dried plums, quartered
2 cups mushrooms, sliced
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed, diced tomatoes
20 ounces cubed beef stew meat
1 1/2 teaspoons mustard powder
1 teaspoon dried sage
1 teaspoon ground cloves
salt and ground black pepper to taste

1
Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
2
Cook and stir onion and garlic in the melted butter until lightly brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
3
Cook bacon in the onion mixture until browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
4
Heat wine in a separate pot over medium heat until simmering.
5
Add dried plums to wine and cook for about 10 minutes.
6
Add mushrooms, cover pot, and reduce heat to low.
7
Cook and stir tomatoes and beef into bacon mixture until beef is browned, about 20 minutes.
8
Transfer bacon and beef mixture to the wine mixture.
9
Add mustard powder, sage, cloves, salt, and pepper.
10
Cook stew over medium heat for 2 1/2 hours.

586

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon butter, 1 yellow onion, cut into large chunks, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 4 slices bacon, cut into small pieces, and more.

Yes, Beef and Plum Stew (Inspired by the Hunger Games) 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.

Beef and Plum Stew (Inspired by the Hunger Games)

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