Apple Cider Beef Stew Recipe

This award-winning Apple Cider Beef Stew recipe (from Taste of Home's 2009 Best Recipes!) will become a family favorite. Tender beef slow-cooked in a rich and savory broth with sweet apple cider, aromatic spices, and a touch of thickening for a luxuriously comforting meal. Perfect for chilly evenings!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 390 mins
Calories 445.2 kcal
Protein 51g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apple Cider Beef Stew

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  • 1 packet (1 oz) brown gravy mix
  • 1 packet (1 oz) onion soup mix
  • 1 tbsp steak seasoning
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 lbs beef stew meat
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup apple cider
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  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp cold water
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion (chopped)
  • 2 carrots (chopped)
  • 2 celery stalks (chopped)
  • Fresh parsley (optional)

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How to Make Apple Cider Beef Stew

  1. Place 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 large onion (chopped), 2 carrots (chopped), and 2 celery stalks (chopped) in a 5-quart slow cooker.
  2. In a large resealable bag, combine 1 packet (1 oz) brown gravy mix, 1 packet (1 oz) onion soup mix, 1 tbsp steak seasoning, and 1 tsp ground cinnamon.
  3. Add 2 lbs beef stew meat, a few pieces at a time, to the bag and shake to coat evenly.
  4. Add the coated beef to the slow cooker.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup beef broth, 1 cup apple cider, and 1/2 cup tomato sauce.
  6. Pour the broth mixture over the beef in the slow cooker.
  7. Add 1 bay leaf.
  8. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender.
  9. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp cornstarch and 2 tbsp cold water until smooth.
  10. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the stew.
  11. Cover and cook on high for 15 minutes, or until the stew has thickened to your desired consistency.
  12. Remove and discard the bay leaf before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

93 g

Sugar

17g

Fat

45g

Carbs

10g

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