Savory Beef Stew

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 pounds lean 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 (14.5 ounce) can 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