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Apple Beef Stew

Just about everyone has a recipe they know by heart. Well, this is mine. It's easy because all the ingredients (except the salt) are in measurements of two.

4 ServingsPrep: 10 min. Cook: 1 hour 55 min.

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons butter
2 medium onions, cut into wedges
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups water
2 tablespoons apple juice
2 bay leaves
2 whole allspice
2 whole cloves
2 medium carrots, sliced
2 medium apples, peeled and cut into wedges

Directions

In a Dutch oven, over medium heat, brown beef in butter. Add onions;
cook until lightly browned. Sprinkle with flour and salt. Gradually
add water and apple juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2
minutes.
Place the bay leaves, allspice and cloves in a double thickness of
cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a
bag. Add to pan.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until meat is almost
tender.
Add carrots and apples; cover and simmer 15 minutes longer or until

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Apple Beef Stew (continued)

Directions (continued)

the meat, carrots and apples are tender. Discard spice bag. Thicken
if desired. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 526 calories, 28 g fat (12 g saturated fat), 163 mg cholesterol, 238 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 46 g protein.