Apple Cider Beef Stew
Cozy, hearty, and filled with flavor, this Apple Cider Beef Stew brings a fun twist to classic beef stew by simmering tender chunks of beef in apple cider.
Servings: 6
Calories: 434kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 lbs stew beef cut into chunks
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion diced
- 3 large carrots sliced
- 2 ribs celery sliced
- 1½ pounds baby red potatoes halved or quartered
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 oz packet Lipton onion soup mix
- .87 oz packet brown gravy mix dry
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1 cup frozen green peas
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, melt butter and oil over medium-high heat. Add the stew beef and brown on all sides, working in batches if needed. Drain excess grease if necessary.
- Stir in onions, carrots, celery, and potatoes. Sprinkle garlic powder, thyme, onion soup mix, and gravy mix over the top.
- Pour in the apple cider and stir everything together. Bring to a gentle simmer. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until beef and vegetables are fork-tender.
- In the final 10 minutes of cooking, stir in the frozen peas and cook uncovered until peas are heated through and the stew thickens slightly. Add a couple tablespoons of water if needed to loosen the broth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 434kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 1228mg | Potassium: 1379mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 6146IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 5mg