Oregon Beef-Fruit Stew
I found this recipe years ago in a magazine at the check out stand while I was still living in California; long before I knew what an Oregon was! I have always been compelled by unknown forces to serve the beef stew over wide egg noodles. Tossed green salad that include toasted hazelnuts is a requirement, too!
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 2tablespoons oil
- 2
- 2cups apple cider
- 1
- 1⁄4teaspoon ground allspice
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- 1⁄4teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1cup dried mixed fruit, cut up into bite size pieces (apricots, peaches, apples, cherries, etc.)
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DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Heat the oil in a 4 quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat and brown the beef. Add the apple cider and bring to a boil.
- Remove from heat and add the remaining ingredients in layers, *EXCEPT* for the dried fruit.
- Cover Dutch oven and slow roast for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, checking the pot periodically throughout the cooking process to be sure the liquid has not evaporated. Add more apple cider if needed to avoid the meat drying out.
- During the final 20-30 minutes of cooking, add the dried fruit and cook until soft. Remove both lemon slices before serving.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
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