Best 7 Autumn Beef Cranberry Stew Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey with our savory Autumn Beef Cranberry Stew. This hearty dish is a symphony of flavors, where tender beef, tart cranberries, and aromatic vegetables come together in perfect harmony. Slow-cooked to perfection, the beef becomes fall-apart tender, while the cranberries add a delightful burst of tartness that balances the richness of the meat. Served over a bed of fluffy mashed potatoes or crusty bread, this stew is the epitome of comfort food, perfect for a chilly autumn evening.

In addition to the classic beef stew, this article offers a delightful collection of recipes that explore the versatility of this hearty dish. For those who prefer a vegetarian option, the Autumn Vegetable Stew is a vibrant and flavorful alternative, packed with seasonal vegetables and a rich tomato broth. If you're craving something a bit more indulgent, the Guinness Beef Stew is sure to satisfy, with its Guinness-infused gravy and tender chunks of beef. And for a taste of the Mediterranean, the Mediterranean Beef Stew combines succulent beef with aromatic spices, sun-dried tomatoes, and briny olives.

No matter your taste preferences, this article has a recipe that will tantalize your taste buds and warm your soul. So gather your ingredients, prepare your cooking pot, and let's embark on a culinary adventure with our Autumn Beef Cranberry Stew and its delightful variations.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SAVORY CRANBERRY BEEF STEW



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Stew is one of my family's favorite dishes. Everyone is surprised that there's cranberry juice in this recipe - it really gives it a unique flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt, optional
2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
4 bacon strips, cut into 1-inch pieces, optional
10 small onions
2 cups cranberry juice, divided
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
4 whole cloves
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
5 medium carrots, cut into chunks
5 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 cups frozen peas, thawed

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine flour and salt if desired. Place half of the four mixture in large resealable plastic bag. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. Reserve remaining flour mixture; set aside. , Place beef in a Dutch oven. Add bacon if desired. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 30 minutes., Add onions, 1-1/2 cups cranberry juice, broth and seasonings. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour. , Add carrots and potatoes; bake 1 hour longer or until meat and vegetables are tender. , Combine reserved flour mixture and remaining cranberry juice until smooth; stir into stew. Cover and bake 30 minutes longer. Remove bay leaf. Add peas; return to the oven for 5 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 7g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 231mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

AUTUMN BEEF STEW



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Let the aroma of this savory supper welcome you home after work. Chock-full of tender beef, hearty potatoes and colorful carrots, this down-home dinner is a staple at Margaret Shauers' kitchen in Great Bend, Kansas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 small red potatoes, halved
1 pound carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large onion, cut into wedges
2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/3 cup butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place potatoes, carrots and onion in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a large skillet, brown beef in butter. Transfer beef to slow cooker with a slotted spoon., Stir flour into the pan drippings until blended; cook and stir until browned. Gradually add water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add salt, parsley, celery seed, thyme and pepper; pour over beef. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 436mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

AUTUMN BEEF CRANBERRY STEW



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Cranberries are not just for turkey! I love red meat and cranberries, it cuts the richness and livens the flavor. they are often used with game meat, and it works just as well with beef. This came from october 07 cooking light. Serving size is 3/4 c stew, 3/4 c noodles.

Provided by MarraMamba

Categories     Stew

Time 2h50m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

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)

Steps:

  • Combine first 3 ingredients in a small bowl; sprinkle over beef.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Stir in pearl onions and mushrooms; cook, covered, 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 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.
  • Serve with noodles. Garnish with fresh thyme, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 759.8, Fat 29.4, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 131, Sodium 230.2, Carbohydrate 61, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 10.5, Protein 34.1

AUTUMN STEW



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After our kids carve their Halloween pumpkins, I use the discarded pieces in this savory pumpkin stew. My family eagerly looks forward to it every year. -Christine Bauer, Durand, Wisconsin More Pumpkin Stew Recipes »

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h10m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
3 medium carrots, thinly sliced
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
4 cups water
1 to 2 bay leaves
1 to 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
3 cups cubed peeled pumpkin

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add meat, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. In a Dutch oven, brown meat in oil and butter. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the carrots, celery, water, bay leaves, bouillon, thyme and remaining pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/4 hours., Stir in pumpkin. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until meat and pumpkin are tender. Discard bay leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 302mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

BRAISED BEEF WITH RED WINE & CRANBERRY



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This lovely seasonal dish can be left to bubble away, filling the kitchen with comforting aromas and the promise of supper

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 5

1kg braising steak
3 onions
300ml red wine
300ml stock
3 rounded tbsp cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • Cut the meat into large chunks. Tip 2 tbsp flour with some salt and pepper into a large food bag, add the beef and shake to coat the pieces. Thinly slice the onions.
  • Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large heavy-based pan. Add the beef and fry on all sides until evenly browned. You may need to do this in two batches. Remove to a plate.
  • Heat 1tbsp oil in the pan if you need it, then add the onions and fry quickly for 5 minutes until tinged brown. Return the beef to the pan and add the wine and stock. Bring to the boil, stirring to scrape up the juices. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Reduce the heat, cover tightly with a lid and cook at a gentle simmer for 11⁄2 hours until the beef is tender. Stir in the cranberry sauce, taste and add more seasoning if necessary. Simmer for a further 5 minutes and serve with mash, and a scattering of flatleaf parsely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481 calories, Fat 15 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 19 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 57 grams protein, Sodium 0.92 milligram of sodium

CRANBERRY BEEF STEW



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just give this unusual combination of flavors a try! this is one of the best stews you will ever taste..

Provided by grandma2969

Categories     Stew

Time 2h25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 1/2 lbs stew meat
2 tablespoons oil
3 cups water
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 small carrots, cut in chunks
16 ounces white pearl onions
16 ounces whole berry cranberry sauce
1/4 cup cold water
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon Kitchen Bouquet

Steps:

  • in a Dutch oven, brown meat in oil.
  • add water, bouillon cubes, worchestshire sauce, garlic, salt and pepper.
  • cover and simmer for 1 1/4 hours.
  • add more water to cover beef if necessary.
  • add carrots, onions with liquid, and cranberry sauce, simmer for 45 minutes.
  • in small bowl, mix together cornstarch and water.
  • add to stew; stir until thickened.
  • add Kitchen Bouquet and heat for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.7, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 121.2, Sodium 1339.1, Carbohydrate 43.7, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 34.9, Protein 43

AUTUMN STEW



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This is an excellent tried-and-true soup recipe that I've used repeatedly through the years. It is one of my favorites from "Betty Crocker's Recipe Card Library", which I've had since I began cooking in 1973. This one works equally as well in the crock pot (cook on low till vegetables are tender).

Provided by Fauve

Categories     Stew

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
3 cups water
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes (with liquid)
1 cup cut-up carrot
1 cup diced celery
1 1/2 cups cubed pared potatoes
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon brown bouquet sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 -2 bay leaf
1/8 teaspoon basil

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook and stir meat until brown.
  • Drain off fat.
  • Cook and stir onions with meat until onions are tender, almost 5 minutes.
  • Stir in all remaining ingredients; heat to boiling.
  • Reduce heat; cover and simmer at least 40 minutes or till vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.8, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 51.4, Sodium 863.3, Carbohydrate 16.8, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 6.1, Protein 16.5

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use beef broth instead of water.
  • If you don't have cranberry sauce, you can use fresh or frozen cranberries. Just add them to the pot along with the other ingredients.
  • To make the stew ahead of time, cook it according to the recipe instructions and then let it cool completely. Store the stew in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you're ready to serve, reheat the stew over low heat until warmed through.
  • Serve the stew with mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.

Conclusion:

This autumn beef cranberry stew is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold night. It is also easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time. So next time you're looking for a delicious and comforting meal, give this stew a try. You won't be disappointed!

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