BEEF STEW WITH ALMONDS AND DRIED FRUIT

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Many stews are thickened with flour, but this hearty one is safe for gluten-intolerant diners.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 medium onion, diced medium
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 dried bay leaf
4 parsley sprigs, plus 1/4 cup chopped leaves for serving
2 wide strips lemon zest
4 ounces mixed dried fruit, such as figs, prunes, and apricots, quartered
1/2 cup blanched whole almonds, toasted
Cooked brown rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot with a tight-fitting lid, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Season beef with salt and pepper. In 2 batches, cook beef until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer to a plate. To pot, add remaining 1 teaspoon oil, onion, and garlic and cook over medium until onion is translucent, about 6 minutes. Add wine and cook until slightly reduced, about 3 minutes.
  • Return beef to pot; stir in broth, bay leaf, parsley sprigs, lemon zest, and 1 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil. Cover, transfer to oven, and cook 45 minutes. Stir in dried fruit and cook, uncovered, until meat is fork-tender, 35 minutes. Stir in almonds; cook 5 minutes. Remove bay leaf, parsley sprigs, and lemon zest. Serve stew over brown rice and top with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 g, Fat 24 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 28 g

Erika Nowak
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This was an excellent stew! The beef was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I loved the addition of almonds and dried fruit. It gave the stew a unique and delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


lusia Lolonlun
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This was a great recipe! The stew was so flavorful and the beef was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


hirusha lakshan
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This stew was delicious! The beef was fall-apart tender and the sauce was thick and flavorful. I loved the addition of almonds and dried fruit. It gave the stew a unique and delicious flavor.


Jv Mijan
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This was a great stew! The beef was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I especially liked the addition of almonds and dried fruit. It gave the stew a unique and delicious flavor.


Sophia Edits
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This stew was amazing! The beef was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I also loved the addition of almonds and dried fruit. It gave the stew a unique and delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


M R Mijan
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This is one of my favorite beef stew recipes. It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I love the way the almonds and dried fruit add a little bit of sweetness to the stew.


My baca Mbbaca
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I made this stew for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it. The stew was so rich and flavorful and the beef was cooked to perfection.


Bhimen Lamgade
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This was a great recipe! The beef was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I loved the addition of almonds and dried fruit. It gave the stew a unique and delicious flavor.


Gain Tolsol
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I've made this stew twice now and it's been a hit both times. The first time I made it, I followed the recipe exactly. The second time, I added some extra vegetables and it was even better. I highly recommend this recipe.


Bangla Gaming
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This beef stew was fantastic! The combination of almonds, dried fruit, and spices was perfect. The beef was fall-apart tender and the sauce was thick and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.