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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. Apple cider and cinnamon are the unique additions that give a down-home flavor to this oh-so-easy and economical stew. It also makes a rich, flavorful potluck dish for holiday gatherings or on busy school nights. —Margaret Wilson, Sun City, California

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Apple Cider Beef Stew Recipe

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

Yield: 12 Servings

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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.

Nutritional 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.

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

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Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2012 by TracFac

Made this recipe for a church supper and had rave reviews. Even folks who don't care for stew thought it was delicious! Love how the cinnamon comes through

Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2012 by suzannahnoelle

Haven't made this yet but can't wait to do so. I agree with sg24fan, the McCormick Montreal Steak Seasoning is fabulous; it makes for wonderful hamburgers!

Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2012 by Lyfknsux

Everone liked it. The sweetness gave it a wonderful surprise from regular stew.

Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2011 by SparkleRose16

Delicious, the whole family loved it!

Reviewed on Oct. 04, 2011 by kimarie12

I made this last night and let it cook overnight. It woke me up at 3am with its enticing smell! It is so easy and makes for a great fall time lmal with the cinnamon/apple flavor.

Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2011 by pmartens616

I have made this several times and it is always a hit. The combination of ingredients is so amazing. And to be able to put it in the slow cooker and forget about it is even better!

Reviewed on Jul. 03, 2011 by frangerjunk

I thought the cinnamon and the apple cider taste was to over powering, it ruined the stew.

Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2011 by Bellinvoz

I made this & it was very good only problem was it needed more meat in which I added more the next night I used another 1 1/2 lbs more as it was more veggies & gravy the 1st night, but was still very tasty.

Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2011 by lillyod

This is the best stew I have ever had. I cooked this in a cast iron pot, and used fresh carrots, potatoes, string beans, onions, garlic, mushrooms and frozen peas. I omitted the water chestnuts. I browned a cut up chuck roast in oil and then the chopped onion, garlic and celery. I cooked this on top of the stove for 30 minutes. I then added sliced carrots, potatoes, string beans and frozen peas and put in the oven at 300 degrees for three hours. Loved it!

Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2011 by sulynn051467

I used canned veggies, and A-1 instead of the steak seasoning and also left out the cinnamon. It was the best stew my husband said he has ever had!

Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2011 by JLS08

This was VERY good. I used fresh red potatoes, carrots, celery, red pepper and onion for my veggies. I served it with some lightly buttered rice. A tasty, wholesome meal.

Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2010 by mbspanke

I used fresh veggies in this and used A-1 instead of steak seasoning. I also used a spiced apple cider. I am already planning on making this again!

Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2010 by sg24fan

Made this for the first time a few weeks ago and I must say I loved it. The only change I made was w/the steak seasoning. I used McCormick Spicy Montreal Steak Seasoning and it added a great flavor to the meat.

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.