Spiced Beef Stew with Dried Cherries Recipe

Name: Spiced Beef Stew with Dried Cherries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil or other vegetable oil, divided; 8 ounces beef bottom-round, trimmed, cut into 3/4-inch cubes; 1 large shallots halved and thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon thyme dried; 1/2 teaspoon sage dried and rubbed; 1 x salt and black pepper to taste; 2 teaspoons flour, all-purpose; 1 cup beef stock low salt; 2 1/2 cups butternut squash peeled and cubed; 1/2 cup cherries, dried or cranberries

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons olive oil or other vegetable oil, divided
8 ounces beef bottom-round, trimmed, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 large shallots halved and thinly sliced
1 teaspoon thyme dried
1/2 teaspoon sage dried and rubbed
1 x salt and black pepper to taste
2 teaspoons flour, all-purpose
1 cup beef stock low salt
2 1/2 cups butternut squash peeled and cubed
1/2 cup cherries, dried or cranberries

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large ovenproof saucepan over medium heat.
3
Add beef and cook until browned on all sides, about 7 minutes.
4
Transfer to a plate.
5
Reduce heat to medium-low, add the remaining 1 teaspoon oil and shallot to the pan, cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
6
Stir in thyme, sage, salt and pepper; cook for 30 seconds.
7
Return the beef to the pan and sprinkle with flour.
8
Cook, stirring often, until the flour browns, 2 to 4 minutes.
9
Add broth, scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
10
Continue to cook until the liquid bubbles and thickens slightly, 1 to 3 minutes.
11
Stir in squash.
12
Cover the pan and transfer to the oven.
13
Bake for 1 hour.
14
Stir in cherries, cover and continue baking until the meat is tender when pierced with a fork, about 30 minutes more.
15
Serve warm.

1203

kcal

Calories

127

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons olive oil or other vegetable oil, divided, 8 ounces beef bottom-round, trimmed, cut into 3/4-inch cubes, 1 large shallots halved and thinly sliced, 1 teaspoon thyme dried, and more.

Yes, Spiced Beef Stew with Dried Cherries 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.

Spiced Beef Stew with Dried Cherries

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