Homemade Apple Cider Beef Stew

Homemade Apple Cider Beef Stew

Braised beef is perfect for the colder weather!!

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 15m
Cook Time: 1h 45m
Total Time: 2h
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (20 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

330
calories
12g
fat
24g
protein
31g
carbohydrates
72mg
cholesterol
628mg
sodium
Homemade Apple Cider Beef Stew

Recipe Description

This Homemade Apple Cider Beef Stew is guaranteed to be popular around your table this coming winter. It’s just one of those feel good dinners that warms everyone’s stomachs and hearts!

Beef stew meat slowly cooked in broth with apple cider, cider vinegar, dried thyme, salt and ground black pepper. I like to add potatoes, carrots, celery and onions to fill up the stew and encourage the veggie eating in our family meals!

To make Homemade Apple Cider Beef Stew, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Homemade Apple Cider Beef Stew

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Brown beef

    8 min
    Step 1 - Homemade Apple Cider Beef Stew

    In a Dutch oven on medium-high heat, heat oil and brown beef on all sides then drain excess liquid.

  2. 2

    Add stew sauce

    1h15m
    Step 2 - Homemade Apple Cider Beef StewStep 2 - Homemade Apple Cider Beef Stew

    Add apple cider, beef broth, vinegar, salt, thyme and pepper and bring everything to a boil then reduce the heat and cover with the lid. Simmer for 1¼ hours.

  3. 3

    Add vegetables

    30 min
    Step 3 - Homemade Apple Cider Beef StewStep 3 - Homemade Apple Cider Beef Stew

    Add potatoes, carrots, celery and onions and bring pot to a boil again. Reduce heat, re-cover with lid and simmer for another 30-35 minutes until beef and vegetables are cooked and tender.

  4. 4

    Thicken

    2 min
    Step 4 - Homemade Apple Cider Beef StewStep 4 - Homemade Apple Cider Beef Stew

    Combine flour and water, then stir into stew until smooth. Finally, bring to a boil and cook for a further 2 minutes, while stirring, until thickened.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Step 5 - Homemade Apple Cider Beef Stew

    Serve hot with sprigs of fresh thyme, if you wish.

Bring warmth to your own home with this Homemade Apple Cider Beef Stew and have your whole family happy, healthy and smiling. All you need is a side portion of plain white rice to serve! Share your thoughts with us and tag #cookmerecipes online and in your own food blogs!

About the author

Ruth Harris

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Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (20 reviews)
Paige Turner
January 16, 2025
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So simple, loved it

Tracy
August 3, 2024
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Warm and cozy

Olivia Rossi
May 8, 2024
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I made this stew last week, and my kids loved it so much. The apple cider adds a special touch, making it a family favorite. Easy to cook and so warming for winter.

Diana Smith
December 21, 2023
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Tastes like home.

Rebecca
October 18, 2023
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This stew is just fab! It’s easy-peasy and packed with awesome flavours. Made it last Sunday and the kids couldn’t get enough. Even my picky eater loved it. Perfect for chilly nights! Can’t wait to whip it up again for the family catch-up this week

Samuel Johnson
October 18, 2023
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Superb comfort food! My wife and I made this stew last weekend. The smell filled the house, and our kids even ate their veggies. Perfect for family dinners during winter nights.

QualityQ
October 4, 2023
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Simply warms hearts

Sunny86
October 3, 2023
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This stew was such a hit! My friends loved it.

Zachary Thompson
October 3, 2023
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Exceptional! This stew made for a lovely family dinner. The kids devoured it, and I loved how simple it was to make. We all felt so cozy afterwards. Perfect for chilly nights!

Tomás
October 1, 2023
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¡Delicioso! Hice este guiso para una noche fría y fue un éxito total en casa. Mis hijos lo devoraron y no paraban de pedir más. La combinación de manzana y carne es sorprendente.

Delphine
June 2, 2023
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I tried this recipe last week and it was simply great. My friends loved it during our cozy game night. I added a bit more apple cider, and it made the stew sweet and comforting. Perfect for winter evenings with good company.

Tess
February 13, 2023
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Delicious stew! This recipe brought my friends together. Simple ingredients made it easy, and we all loved the taste. Perfect for winter nights.

Ursula
February 3, 2022
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Amazing!

Ursula74
June 12, 2021
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Hearty and delicious stew

Zara Smith
April 30, 2021
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Amazing! I made this stew for my husband and it brought back warm memories of family dinners at my grandma's house.

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