Yummy Scrummy Braised Beef With Red Wine and Cranberry

Jun 09, 2023June 9, 20230 0

Yummy Scrummy Braised Beef With Red Wine and Cranberry, a hearty and flavorful meal

by The Chefin Beef

Prep

20 min

Cook

Ready In

3h 20min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

442

Sugar

10g

Fat

20g

Yummy Scrummy Braised Beef With Red Wine and Cranberry is a classic winter warmer that will fill you up and leave you satisfied. It's a dish that works perfectly for a dinner party as well as for a cozy night in. The beef is cooked slowly in red wine and stock until it's melt-in-your mouth tender. The cranberry sauce adds a fruity sweetness that balances out the richness of the beef. This is a meal that is sure to become a family favorite. Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 160°C/gas 3.
2.	Cut the beef into large bite-sized pieces and toss in the flour.
3.	Heat the oil in a large lidded casserole over a medium heat.
4.	Fry the beef pieces until browned on all sides.
5.	Remove the beef and add the onions to the pan.
6.	Fry the onions until golden.
7.	Add the red wine and stock to the pan and bring to a simmer.
8.	Stir in the cranberry sauce and place the beef back into the pan.
9.	Bring everything to a simmer and then cover with a lid.
10.	Place the casserole in the oven and cook for 2-3 hours or until the beef is tender.
11.	Serve hot with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.

PROS

This hearty meal is packed with flavor and is perfect for cold winter nights.

The beef is tender and juicy, and the cranberry sauce adds a delicious fruity sweetness.

It’s also an easy one-pot meal that can be prepared ahead of time.

CONS

This meal can take a while to cook, so it’s not ideal for a quick weeknight dinner.

The beef does contain some fat, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Beef is a good source of protein and iron, which is important for healthy red blood cells.
The red wine in this recipe also contains antioxidants which can help protect against heart disease.
Cranberries are high in vitamin C, fiber and antioxidants but the sugar content in cranberry sauce should be watched.

	1 kg braising steak
	2 tablespoons flour
	3 tablespoons oil
	3 onions , thinly sliced
	300 ml red wine
	300 ml stock
	1/4 cup cranberry sauce