Description
Apple Cider Beef Stew is a heartwarming dish that perfectly blends tender beef with the sweet tang of apple cider. This stew warms you from the inside out, making it an ideal choice for chilly nights or family gatherings. Each spoonful is a comforting experience, filled with rich flavors and delightful aromas that invite everyone to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 cups fresh apple cider
- 3 medium carrots, diced
- 2 large Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
- 1 large sweet onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth (low-sodium preferred)
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by dicing the beef and chopping the vegetables into uniform pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté onions and garlic in a splash of oil until fragrant (about 3-4 minutes).
- Increase heat to medium-high and brown the beef in batches for about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in apple cider and beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pot. Add carrots, potatoes, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
- Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning as needed; remove bay leaves.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg