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Cranberry Cider Braised Beef Stew with Rosemary Polenta.
Slow cooked beef stew with cider, wine, fresh herbs, and sweet cranberries. If there’s one cozy autumn meal you need to be making, this is it.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 6h 20m⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 6h👤 Tieghan Gerard📖 halfbakedharvest
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●slow cooker
- ●pan
- ●skillet
- ●saucepan
- ●whisk
- ●oven
- ●pot
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Slow Cooker
2
1. Season the beef with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet, sear the beef on both sides. Remove the beef and transfer to the slow cooker. 2. To the slow cooker, add the shallots and carrots. Add the cider, wine, balsamic vinegar, tomato paste, brown sugar (or honey), thyme, and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper, gently stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for ⏱️ 6-8 hours. During the last ⏱️ 2 hours of cooking, add the cranberries. 3. To make the polenta. Heat the butter, garlic, and rosemary in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook until the garlic is golden and the rosemary is crisp and "fried", about ⏱️ 3 minutes. Remove the rosemary and reserve. To the pan, add 4 cups water and bring to a boil. Slowly whisk in the polenta, stirring until the polenta is soft and thick, about ⏱️ 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. If the polenta thickens too much, thin with additional water or cream for an extra luscious polenta. 4. To serve, remove the thyme and bay leaves from the stew. Serve the stew and gravy over the polenta. Top with crisped rosemary. Enjoy!
carrots, chopped6balsamic vinegar2 tablespoonstomato paste2 tablespoonsdried bay leaves2fresh cranberries2 cupsgarlic, smashed2 cloves
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Oven
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1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. 2. Season the beef with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe braiser, sear the beef on both sides. Remove the beef to a plate. Add the shallots and carrots, cook ⏱️ 5 minutes or until the shallots begin to caramelize. Add back the beef. Add the cider, wine, balsamic vinegar, tomato paste, brown sugar (or honey), thyme, and bay leaves. Sprinkle the cranberries overtop. Season with salt and pepper, gently stir to combine. Cover and transfer to the oven. Cook for 2 ½ to ⏱️ 3 hours or until the beef is tender.3. Make the polenta and finish as directed above.
carrots, chopped6balsamic vinegar2 tablespoonstomato paste2 tablespoonsdried bay leaves2fresh cranberries2 cups
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Instant Pot
6
1. Switch the instant pot to sauté. Season the beef with salt and pepper. Sear the beef on both sides until browned. Turn the instant pot off. 2. To the instant pot, add the shallots and carrots. Add the cider, wine, balsamic vinegar, tomato paste, brown sugar (or honey), thyme, and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper, gently stir to combine. Seal the instant pot and cook on high pressure for ⏱️ 35 minutes. 3. Switch the instant pot to sauté. Add the cranberries and bring the sauce to a boil. Boil ⏱️ 8-10 minutes until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens slightly. 4. Make the polenta and finish as directed above.
carrots, chopped6balsamic vinegar2 tablespoonstomato paste2 tablespoonsdried bay leaves2fresh cranberries2 cups
Nutrition Facts
calories
693 kcal
serving Size
1 serving
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