Cider Beef Stew is a rich, thick, and hearty comforting meal. It's slow-simmered beef with apple cider, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and apple.
Course
Stew
Cuisine
American
Prep Time20minutes
Cook Time3hours
Total Time3hours20minutes
Servings4to 6 servings
AuthorRenee
Ingredients
3tablespoonsall-purpose flour
2teaspoonssalt
1/2teaspoonpepper
2poundsbeef stew meat
3tablespoonscanola or vegetable oil
2onionssliced
1celery ribsliced
2 1/2cupsapple cider
1cupbeef broth
2tablespoonscider vinegar
4carrotspeeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
3medium-sized russet potatoespeeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
1Granny Smith applepeeled, cored, and cut into bite-sized pieces
1tablespoonchopped fresh thyme leaves
2teaspoonscornstarchoptional
Instructions
Combine flour, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle over beef and toss to coat.
Heat oil in a large (7-quart) Dutch oven or soup pot over medium-high heat.
Working in batches, add the beef to the pot and brown on all sides. Do not brown the beef all at once. Transfer browned beef to a plate.
Reduce heat to medium and add onions and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions have softened, about 5 minutes.
Add browned beef, cider, broth, and vinegar. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 1 hour.
Add carrots and stir to combine. Cover and cook for 1 hour.
Add potatoes, apple, and thyme. Stir to combine. Cover and cook until potatoes are tender, about 30 to 45 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper.
For a thicker stew, dissolve cornstarch in 2 tablespoons cold water and stir in, a little at time, until desired consistency is reached, during the final 10 minutes of cooking.
Recipe Notes
Cider Beef Stew is a rich, thick, and hearty comforting meal. It's slow-simmered beef with apple cider, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and apple.