How to Make Apple Cider Beef Stew - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a warm, hearty stew to comfort you on a chilly evening, and this Apple Cider Beef Stew is the epitome of comfort food. This stew is loaded with tender chunks of beef, sweet carrots, earthy potatoes, and an unexpected twist - the addition of apple cider.

The apple cider in this recipe adds a subtle sweetness and depth of flavor that takes this stew to the next level. It's the perfect balance to the savory beef and hearty vegetables, making for a truly satisfy...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 pounds cubed beef stew meat
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 ½ cups apple cider
  • ¾ cup water
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 large bay leaf
  • 4 carrots, sliced
  • 3 potatoes, cubed
  • 2 onions, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 large McIntosh apple, sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Combine flour, salt, pepper, and thyme in a bowl. Toss beef cubes in the flour mixture.
  • Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Working in batches, brown beef cubes on all sides. Combine browned meat, apple cider, water, and cider vinegar in the pot and bring it to a boil. Add bay leaf; reduce heat to low. Simmer, partially covered, for 1 hour.
  • Stir in carrots, potatoes, onions, celery, and apple and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 1 hour more.
  • Nutrition

    526 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 81mg
    • Sodium: 891mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 52g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 21g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 31mg
    • Calcium: 64mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 1047mg