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Apple Cider Beef Stew Recipe

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“I created this slow-cooker recipe using convenience products to save time chopping vegetables and browning beef,” writes Margaret Wilson from Hemet, California. Apple cider and cinnamon are the unique additions that give a down-home flavor to her oh-so-easy and economical stew. MARGARET’S TIP: This also makes a rich, flavorful pot-luck dish for holiday gatherings on busy school nights.

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12 Servings
Prep: 20 min. Cook: 6-1/4 hours

Ingredients

4 cups frozen vegetables for stew (about 24 ounces), thawed
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
2 envelopes brown gravy mix
2 tablespoons onion soup mix
2 teaspoons steak seasoning
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
1-1/4 cups apple cider or unsweetened apple juice
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 bay leaf
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/3 cup cold water

Directions

Place the vegetables, water chestnuts, mushrooms and onion in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the gravy mix, soup mix, steak seasoning and cinnamon; add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. Add to slow cooker.
Combine the broth, cider and tomato sauce; pour over beef. Add bay leaf. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until meat is tender.
Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into stew. Cover and cook on high for 15 minutes or until thickened. Discard bay leaf. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 cup (prepared with lean beef stew meat, reduced-sodium beef broth, unsweetened apple juice and no-salt-added tomato sauce) equals 197 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 48 mg cholesterol, 748 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 17 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1/2 fruit.

Apple Cider Beef Stew published in Simple & Delicious November/December 2006, p65

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Reviewed on Oct. 02, 2009 by gimpy

what is a steak seasoning

Reviewed on Oct. 02, 2009 by Sweetpaddington

We didn't like the cinnamon flavour with our beef.

Reviewed on Nov. 01, 2008 by skhadams

Our family enjoyed this stew. I did substitute fresh potatoes, celery, and canned carrots for the frozen veggies, and I left out the mushrooms and water chestnuts.

Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2008 by bonbon10

I made this for dinner tonight and the reviews were not good. We did not care for the taste of the cinnamon and the gravy was very strong in flavor. The vegetables were mushy from the long cooking. I would not make this again...

Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2008 by Elaine Stocks

Smile I don't have all the ingredients yet, but I can't wait to make it as I know my family will love it.

Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2008 by penni1970

I made this & it was really great, also the kids & husband loved it!!!

Reviewed on Jan. 08, 2008 by GooFan

Looks great for a cold day.

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