Apple Cider Beef Stew

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This apple cider beef stew is packed with tender beef, potatoes, and veggies simmered in a rich, savory apple cider broth with thyme and sage.

Prep Time25

Cook Time1 45

Total Time2 10

Course: Dinner, entree, main, Main Course, main dish, Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Apple Cider Beef Stew, Apple Cider Beef Stew Recipe, apple cider stew, beef stew, Beef Stew Recipe, fall soups, stew recipes

Servings: servings

2 pounds beef stew meat
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt more or less to taste
1 teaspoon ground black pepper more or less to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 pound baby potatoes cut in half
1 ½ cups peeled and chopped carrots cut into 1-inch pieces, about 2 large carrots
1 cup diced celery about 2-3 ribs
1 cup diced onion about 1 medium onion
3 cups apple cider NOT apple cider vinegar
1 ½ cups beef broth
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon dried thyme
⅓ teaspoon dried sage
1 bay leaf

Season 2 pounds beef stew meat with 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt and 1 teaspoon ground black pepper.
Heat a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat, then add 1 tablespoon of the 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Add half of the seasoned stew meat and cook until browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes. Remove to a plate and repeat with the remaining vegetable oil and stew meat.
Add 3 tablespoons unsalted butter to the pot and melt over medium heat. Whisk in 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, until frothy and nutty in fragrance.
Slowly whisk in 3 cups apple cider, 1 ½ cups beef broth, and 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar .
Add 1 pound baby potatoes cut in half, 1 ½ cups peeled and chopped carrots ,1 cup diced celery, 1 cup diced onion, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, ⅓ teaspoon dried sage, 1 bay leaf, and the browned stew meat to the pot.
Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 1-1 ½ hours, until the beef and vegetables are tender.
Before serving, discard the bay leaf and season with additional salt and pepper, if needed. Garnish with fresh thyme, if desired, and serve with crusty bread on the side.

Storage and Make Ahead Tips

Fridge: Store leftover apple cider beef stew in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop over medium heat until fully heated through.
Freezer: Freeze leftovers in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months. Thaw completely before heating on the stovetop over medium heat, or in the microwave in 30-second to 1-minute increments.
Make Ahead: The stew can be prepared fully ahead of time, then reheated and served up to 4 days later.

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