Description
A hearty and comforting fall dish featuring tender beef stew simmered in apple cider, served over creamy mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 cups apple cider
- 4 cups beef broth
- 4 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp flour (optional, for thickening)
- 4 cups mashed potatoes (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the beef cubes and brown on all sides.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the carrots, potatoes, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in the apple cider and beef broth, bringing the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
- If desired, mix flour with a little water to create a slurry and stir into the stew to thicken.
- Serve the beef stew over a bed of creamy mashed potatoes.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use homemade beef broth.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like peas or green beans.
- This stew can be made a day ahead and reheated for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg