Prunes flavour this rich sweet-and-sour beef stew. If using beef stock instead of beer, reduce the salt by half.
- Portion size 8 servings
Ingredients
Method
In Dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat half of the oil; brown beef in 3 batches, about 3 minutes per batch. Using slotted spoon, transfer to bowl; set aside.
Reduce heat to medium; add remaining oil, onions, celery and garlic. Cook, stirring, until onions are softened, about 4 minutes.
Return beef and accumulated juices to pan along with beer, stock, vinegar, sugar, bay leaves, salt, ginger, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, pepper and cloves; bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Stir in carrots and prunes; cook until beef is tender, about 1 hour. Discard bay leaves.
Mix flour with butter until smooth. Add to beef mixture, 1 tbsp (15 mL) at a time, stirring until liquid thickens slightly. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. (Make-ahead: Let cool for 30 minutes. Transfer to airtight container. Refrigerate, uncovered, until cold. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Or freeze for up to 2 weeks; thaw in refrigerator for 24 hours. Reheat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until hot.)
Sprinkle with parsley.
Nutritional facts <b>Per serving:</b> about
- Sodium 695 mg
- Protein 41 g
- Calories 513.0
- Total fat 22 g
- Cholesterol 99 mg
- Saturated fat 8 g
- Total carbohydrate 39 g
%RDI
- Iron 38.0
- Folate 14.0
- Calcium 7.0
- Vitamin A 145.0
- Vitamin C 10.0
