Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 10 MIn.
Cook Time: 2 Hrs. 10 Min.
* 2 lb. beef for stew, cut into 1 to 1-1/2-in. pieces
* 2 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-in. pieces
* 1 tsp. salt
* 1/2 tsp. pepper
* 1 can (10 1/2 oz.) condensed French onion soup
* 1 c. apple cider
* 1 lb. sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-in. pieces (about 3 c.)
* 1/3 c. unsweetened dried cranberries
1. Cook bacon in stockpot over medium heat until crisp; remove with slotted spoon to paper-towel-lined plate.
2. Brown 1/2 of beef in bacon drippings over medium heat; remove from stockpot. Repeat with remaining beef; season with salt and pepper.
3. Return beef and bacon to stockpot. Add soup and cider; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 1-3/4 hrs.
4. Add sweet potatoes and cranberries to stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; continue simmering, covered, 20 to 30 min. or until beef and potatoes are fork-tender.
* Recipe Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff
Calories: 288; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 65mg; Total Carbs: 29g; Fiber: 3g; Protein: 24g; Sodium: 923mg;