BRANDIED CRANBERRY SHORT-RIB STEW

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Beef     Chocolate     Ginger     Stew

Yield 8 people

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 pounds bone-in beef short ribs, cut into 2-in. pieces*
About 2 tsp. kosher salt, divided
About 1 tsp. black pepper
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
3 pounds kabocha squash (1 small), seeded, cut into 2-in. wedges, and peeled*
2 medium onions, finely chopped
1/3 cup flour
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons Dutch-processed bittersweet cocoa powder or 1 square (1 oz.) bittersweet chocolate, chopped
5 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
1/2 cup brandy
1/2 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons minced candied ginger
1 tablespoon finely shredded orange zest
1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 500°. Dry short ribs on paper towels and sprinkle with 1 tsp. each salt and pepper. In a large, heavy ovenproof pot, heat 1 tbsp. oil over medium-high heat. In 4 batches, brown ribs all over. Transfer to a bowl. 2. Cut squash wedges crosswise, put on a baking sheet, and toss with remaining oil. Roast until caramelized, 10 minutes. Remove from oven and lower heat to 300°. 3. Add onions and remaining 1 tsp. salt to pot and cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add flour and cook, stirring, until deep golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cocoa; cook 1 minute. Stir in broth and brandy. Add dried cranberries, ginger, and orange zest and bring mixture to a boil. Return short ribs to pot, cover, and bake 2 1/2 hours. 4. Remove pot from oven and spoon off fat. (Or chill overnight before skimming; return to a simmer before continuing.) Stir in fresh cranberries and kabocha. Cover and bake until kabocha is tender and meat pulls away from the bone, about 30 minutes. *Ask your butcher to cut the short ribs. To make squash easier to cut and peel, poke it all over with a fork, then microwave 2 to 3 minutes.

CICXTYS
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This stew is a great way to use up leftover beef. It is also a great way to get your vegetables in.


Holly Rumsey
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I love this stew! It is so easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Said Arciniega Ibarra
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This stew is perfect for a cold winter night. It is hearty and filling and the flavors are amazing.


Stephen Mbatha
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I used a different type of beer in the stew and it turned out great. The beer added a nice depth of flavor to the stew.


Sweta Walker
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I added some chopped carrots and celery to the stew and it turned out great. The vegetables added a nice sweetness to the stew.


talukder Lilu
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I made this stew in my slow cooker and it turned out great. The beef was so tender and the sauce was flavorful and rich.


Nizam king
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I followed the recipe exactly and the stew turned out perfectly. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and hearty beef stew.


Sh M
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This is the best beef stew I have ever had. The flavors are amazing and the beef is so tender.


Bina Miles
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I made this stew for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.


Wahid Sahil
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I used a different type of beer in the stew and it turned out great. The beer added a nice depth of flavor to the stew.


hameed khan
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I added some chopped carrots and celery to the stew and it turned out great. The vegetables added a nice sweetness to the stew.


Main Danial
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I made this stew in my slow cooker and it turned out great. The beef was so tender and the sauce was flavorful and rich.


Laiba W Abbas
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I followed the recipe exactly and the stew turned out perfectly. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and hearty beef stew.


I_am_Rose 107
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This is the best beef stew I have ever had. The flavors are amazing and the beef is so tender.


Johnson C.
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I made this stew for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Blessing Clement
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This stew was absolutely delicious! The beef was so tender and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again.