Braised beef with red wine & cranberry

Braised beef with red wine & cranberry

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

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Ready in 2 hours

Freezable

Method

  1. Cut the meat into large slices, about 8cm square. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

Per serving

481 kcalories, protein 57g, carbohydrate 19g, fat 15 g, saturated fat 6g, fibre 1g, sugar 4g, salt 0.92 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, December 2003.

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  • Binder photo virginia

    2007-11-03 07:59:17.255102

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  • Binder photo Alison

    2007-11-12 10:10:43.942549

    Alison commented on this recipe

    Absolutely scrumptious. We first made this when we were hidden away in a cottage in the far North of Scotland with a howling storm outside but an open fire and plenty of red wine inside! Really hits the spot and is now a firm favourite. I serve it with buttery mustard mash and there's never a scrap left on the plates!

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  • Binder photo David

    2007-12-18 18:14:01.613925

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  • Binder photo superkat

    2008-01-09 17:34:10.953937

    superkat rated and commented on this recipe

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    Made this for a special New Year supper, with loads of creamy mashed potatoes - absolutely delicious and very easy. Basically cooks itself, while you take care of the champagne! Would definitely make again.

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  • Binder photo Annie

    2008-01-25 10:53:43.69258

    Annie rated and commented on this recipe

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    I did this in the slow cooker. I added a bouquet garni and 2 cloves of garlic because I felt it needed it. I also thought it was a shame only to add the cranberry sauce at the end so I added half at the beginning and half at the end. It was delicious, we had it with the "cheesey puffs" (in this months magazine )and greens but next time I would just do mash and veggies.

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  • Binder photo Becca

    2008-02-01 10:27:13.267547

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  • Binder photo lovellypink

    2008-02-10 22:05:10.643606

    lovellypink commented on this recipe

    Delicious and Sooo easy...we served with mash, puy lentils and veggies for a supper with friends. Went down a treat!

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  • Binder photo amanda182uk

    2008-02-23 11:52:53.919681

    amanda182uk rated and commented on this recipe

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    Easy to make and went down well with everyone. I used cranberry compote rather than sauce and added double the recommended amount, which helped to thicken the sauce but didn't spoil the taste at all! Will definitely make this again!

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  • Binder photo Lola's Mum...

    2008-02-25 17:57:15.228136

    Lola's Mum... rated and commented on this recipe

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    Very nice and so easy to make. Served it with cheesy mash and broccoli...Will try it next time with some garlic but all in all very good!!

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  • Binder photo Jacqueline

    2008-08-17 19:54:40.831778

    Jacqueline rated and commented on this recipe

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    as easy as it says!

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  • Binder photo LauraPearl

    2008-09-24 20:21:30.844781

    LauraPearl rated and commented on this recipe

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    Really scrummy! I added garlic, and served with mustard mash and green beans. Incredibly easy to make, and my (fussy) husband and I loved it!

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    2008-10-13 09:56:37.866075

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  • Binder photo HappyBunny

    2008-10-30 07:51:07.976824

    HappyBunny commented on this recipe

    One of my favourite recipes from Good Food! I've been making it since it was published five years ago and nothing else comes close. It's uses very few ingredients but the cranberry at the end rounds it all off perfectly. I always serve it with creamy mash and a green veg.

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  • Binder photo Kat

    2008-11-17 19:50:19.197392

    Kat rated and commented on this recipe

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    Absolutely delicious and very easy.

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  • Binder photo Karen

    2008-12-29 17:48:44.445077

    Karen rated and commented on this recipe

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    Absolutely delicious and so easy. Added a clove of garlic and served with potato and turnip mash. Even the kids cleaned their plates!! Will definitely make again.

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  • Binder photo Jean

    2009-01-01 18:33:44.21456

    Jean rated and commented on this recipe

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    Left this to simmer in the slow cooker on New Year's Eve, it was delicious. May use one less onion next time. The cranberry certainly lifted it. We served it with potato wedges and green beans. Delicious and simple. Will make again and again.

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  • Binder photo Kat

    2009-01-07 14:03:54.054501

    Kat commented on this recipe

    Love this dish, have made it twice now, so easy but tasty. Will be making it many more times.

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  • Binder photo DJW

    2009-01-07 17:05:45.509577

    DJW rated and commented on this recipe

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    My new fav comfort food added chestnut mushrooms and clove of garlic and cooked in oven. Left in fridge overnight and had with pot and parsnip mash and french beans next day. It was unbelievabley good esp considering the wine was rubbish.

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  • Binder photo Debbie

    2009-02-17 12:39:45.564422

    Debbie commented on this recipe

    I am making this tonight, does anyone know what type of stock to use?

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  • Binder photo Karen

    2009-03-11 17:41:37.198414

    Karen commented on this recipe

    Have made this before following cooking times, however I now make it in the slow cooker. I prepare it the night before then put it on to cook in the morning. We come home to wonderful smells and a ready cooked dinner. Brilliant, would recommend!

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Ready in 2 hours

Freezable

Rich winter flavours

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Per serving

481 kcalories, protein 57g, carbohydrate 19g, fat 15 g, saturated fat 6g, fibre 1g, sugar 4g, salt 0.92 g

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