Description
Apple Cider Beef Stew is a heartwarming dish that combines tender beef chunks with a rich apple cider sauce, hearty vegetables, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for chilly evenings, this stew not only warms the belly but also brings loved ones together around the dinner table. With its delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors, it’s sure to become a family favorite for cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup fresh apple cider
- 3 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 1 large sweet onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Season beef with salt and pepper; sear until golden brown on all sides (4-5 minutes).
- Add onions and garlic; sauté until onions are translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Pour in apple cider and beef broth; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in carrots, potatoes, thyme, and rosemary; mix well.
- Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until beef and veggies are tender.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg