Braised beef with red wine & cranberry

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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, salt 0.92 g

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• crazycat

  03 April 2009

  crazycat rated and commented on this recipe

  

  A delicious dish and so easy to make. I halved the ingredients for 2 people and there was more than enough. My boyfriend scraped the saucepan clean and ate some of mine! Will definately try it in the slow cooker next time. I used vegetable stock and it tasted great.

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• Viking

  04 April 2009

  Viking rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Certainly a hearty, full-flavoured dish which really packs a punch. However, it received mixed reactions in this household. Very fussy 8yo son loved it, but husband said it was an "acquired taste." I loved it! Can't please everyone all of the time, I guess. I'd make it again, though.

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• shirley ann

  09 April 2009

  shirley ann commented on this recipe

  I made this last week it went down a treat with the family, it was easy to make, and very tasty it was amazing how nice the flavour was with the cranberry. I didn,t change anything excepy that i cooked it in casserole dish with lid in the oven.Will definatly make this again.

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• Jo H

  14 April 2009

  Jo H rated and commented on this recipe

  

  This was very easy to do but with such a sophisticated taste. It will go down well for a mid week meal and for a dinner party.

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• CatCooks

  20 April 2009

  CatCooks rated and commented on this recipe

  

  good for boyfriend with cold - cheered him up. although it is clearly comfort food, i was impressed with how smart the end result was - suitable for dinner with friends / special (ish) occasion. added mushrooms to the stew and served with creamy mash and french beans. when i make it again i'll add cranberry sauce at beginning and end, but all in all i thought this was brilliant!

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• stags wood

  22 April 2009

  stags wood rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Have been making this dish for nearly five years now, excellent for guests and also family. Usually serve with either mash made with olive oil and parsley, or roast potato and greens, so easy to do.

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• Germaine

  18 May 2009

  Germaine rated and commented on this recipe

  

  divine. i did this on the hob over 3 hours and it was melt in your mouth tender and flavoursome. added clove of garlic and bouquet garni as some suggested. will definitely try this in the slow cooker next time.

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• Bonny4

  08 June 2009

  Bonny4 commented on this recipe

  I used this recipe last night and it was superb. I did make a few changes however. I added mushrooms, 3 cloves of garlic, mixed white and red onion, added 2 cloves, a bouquet garni and 2 tbsps of cranberry sauce at the outset. I also threw in a little cumin seed and oregano (very little of these two). About an hour into it I added a little brown sugar and a few splashes of worcestershire sauce. I do have a habit of constantly tasting as I go, so tend to add ingredients I think might add to the dish. I let it simmer for three hours, added some more cranberry just before serving and some fresh parsley and the result was a beautifully rich, complex sauce (not ideal for children) witht melt in your mouth beef. I served it with mustard mash and fine beans. What a hit!! I will certainly do this again...

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• claire

  09 June 2009

  claire commented on this recipe

  This was a lip smacking success! So tasty it's untrue. I will take Shirley Annes advice next time though and cook slowly in the oven. I followed this recipe to the letter but did add more cranberry than stated towards the end. I served it with crunchy parmentier potatoes and green beans...looking forward already to my next plateful!

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• weeble cooks

  12 July 2009

  weeble cooks rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Really good cooked in the slow cooker. I didn't have any cranberry sauce but tossed in some frozen ones.

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• jane

  06 August 2009

  jane commented on this recipe

  mmmm this is certainly a new favourite! so easy and delicious - a real plate licker :) used redcurrant jelly - only because i had no cranberry - but was totally delicious with a dollop of mash and lots of peas. yum yum yum. i wish i could have it every night!

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• Squidgy

  23 September 2009

  Squidgy rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Made this on Sunday, it was absolutely delicious. I am sure this will be a firm favourite over the coming winter months.

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• loopylady

  29 September 2009

  loopylady rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Absolutely scrummy, real comfort food. I used only two small onions but added some mushrooms and a clove of garlic. I cooked it in the oven rather than the hob. Hubby and 13 year old son both loved it, will definitely cook again.

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• MarkA

  08 October 2009

  MarkA commented on this recipe

  You know it is good when your kids ask for seconds!! sometimes add chunky cut carrots & serve with green beans & potato mash or parsnip & potato mash.

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• Annette

  19 October 2009

  Annette rated and commented on this recipe

  

  My husband liked it and licked the plate clean. Personally I have cooked better stews on this site. I think you definately need more stock and wine so stew doesnt dry out. I served with tasty creamy mash and carrots and peas.

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• Leanne Bristol

  01 November 2009

  Leanne Bristol commented on this recipe

  Delicious recipe! I used two onions and cooked it in the slow cooker after cooking the beef and onions first, and it was great. Ideal with roast potatoes and veg for a Sunday lunch. Highly recommended and easy recipe to follow.

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• PeteCullen

  03 November 2009

  PeteCullen commented on this recipe

  I made this on a freezing, wet, miserable night in November. Told the missus to disappear upstairs while I cooked it. It can be a romantic meal for two or a dinner on the sofa. Best served with a bottle of Rioja. It goes down a treat. She loved it and commented how the house smelt lovely with the aroma while it was cooking...! Try mushrooms and Garlic for extra flavour.....! Enjoy

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Ingredients

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

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

Per serving

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

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