Description
This cozy one-pot stew combines savory beef and tender root vegetables with the sweet-tart flavor of apple cider for a comforting autumn meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef stew meat
- 4 cups apple cider
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Mashed potatoes for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the beef stew meat and brown on all sides.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Stir in carrots, celery, potatoes, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in the apple cider and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 90-120 minutes or until the beef is tender.
- Serve the stew over creamy mashed potatoes.
Notes
Add a splash of apple cider vinegar or Dijon mustard for extra tang if the stew is too sweet. This stew is ideal for making ahead; flavors deepen overnight.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: beef stew, apple cider, autumn recipes, comfort food, dinner