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Homemade Apple Cider Beef Stew

Name: Homemade Apple Cider Beef Stew
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 45 min
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 3 cups apple cider or juice; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed; 4 medium carrots, cut into 3/4-inch pieces; 3 celery ribs, cut into 3/4-inch pieces; 2 medium onions, cut into wedges; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup water; Fresh thyme sprigs, optional

14 reviews

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Total Time

Prep: 30 min. Cook: 1-3/4 hours

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Dec. 16, 2023

It's especially nice to use this recipe in fall, when the weather gets crisp and the local apple orchards start selling fresh apple cider. This entree's subtle sweetness is a welcome change from other savory stews. We enjoy it with biscuits and slices of apple and cheddar cheese. —Joyce Glaesemann, Lincoln, Nebraska

Homemade Apple Cider Beef Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 cups apple cider or juice
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 medium carrots, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
3 celery ribs, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 medium onions, cut into wedges
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup water
Fresh thyme sprigs, optional

Directions

In a Dutch oven, brown beef on all sides in oil over medium-high heat; drain. Add the cider, broth, vinegar, salt, thyme and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/4 hours.

Add the potatoes, carrots, celery and onions; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until beef and vegetables are tender.
Combine flour and water until smooth; stir into stew. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. If desired, serve with fresh thyme.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 330 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 628mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable.