Ingredients for Apple Beef Stew
- 1.5 lbs beef stew meat
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large chopped onion
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons cold water (for thickening, if desired)
- 1 cup apple juice
- 1 bay leaf
- 6 whole allspice berries
- 2 whole cloves
- 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1-2 tablespoons cornstarch (for thickening, if desired)
- pepper to taste
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How to Make Apple Beef Stew
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown 1.5 lbs beef stew meat in 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Remove beef and set aside.
- Add 1 large chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour over the onions and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in 2 cups of beef broth and 1 cup of apple juice. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low. In a small cheesecloth bag or spice sachet, combine 1 bay leaf, 6 whole allspice berries, and 2 whole cloves. Add the spice bag to the pot.
- Return the beef to the pot. Add 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped, and 2 medium apples (such as Honeycrisp or Braeburn), peeled, cored, and chopped.
- Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 - 2 hours, or until the beef is very tender.
- Remove the spice bag. If desired, thicken the stew with 1-2 tablespoons of cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons of cold water. Stir until desired consistency is reached.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve hot with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.
- Enjoy your delicious and warming Apple Beef Stew!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
10 g
Sugar
46g
Fat
42g
Carbs
9g
