Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt, optional
  • 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 4 bacon strips, cut into 1-inch pieces, optional
  • 10 small onions
  • 2 cups cranberry juice, divided
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 5 medium carrots, cut into chunks
  • 5 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 cups frozen peas, thawed

Method

  • In a small bowl, combine flour and salt if desired. Place half of the four mixture in large resealable plastic bag. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. Reserve remaining flour mixture; set aside.
  • Place beef in a Dutch oven. Add bacon if desired. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 30 minutes.
  • Add onions, 1-1/2 cups cranberry juice, broth and seasonings. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour.
  • Add carrots and potatoes; bake 1 hour longer or until meat and vegetables are tender.
  • Combine reserved flour mixture and remaining cranberry juice until smooth; stir into stew. Cover and bake 30 minutes longer. Remove bay leaf. Add peas; return to the oven for 5 minutes or until heated through.