Apple Beef Stew Recipes

MOROCCAN APPLE BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Mix salt, cinnamon, pepper and allspice; sprinkle over beef and toss to coat. In a Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. , Brown beef in batches, adding more oil as necessary. Remove beef with a slotted spoon., Add onion to same pan; cook and stir until tender, 6-8 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomato sauce, broth, dried plums and honey. Return beef to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 1-1/2 hours. , Add apples; cook, covered, until beef and apples are tender, 30-45 minutes longer. Skim fat. If desired, serve stew with rice or couscous. Freeze option: Freeze cooled stew in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth if necessary.

APPLE CIDER BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Combine flour, salt, pepper, and thyme in a bowl. Toss beef cubes in the flour mixture.
• Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Working in batches, brown beef cubes on all sides. Combine browned meat, apple cider, water, and cider vinegar in the pot and bring it to a boil. Add bay leaf; reduce heat to low. Simmer, partially covered, for 1 hour.
• Stir in carrots, potatoes, onions, celery, and apple and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 1 hour more.

APPLE BEEF STEW

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, over medium heat, brown beef in butter. Add onions; cook until lightly browned. Sprinkle with flour and salt. Gradually add water and apple juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. , Place the bay leaves, allspice and cloves in a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag. Add to pan. , Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until meat is almost tender. , Add carrots and apples; cover and simmer 15 minutes longer or until the meat, carrots and apples are tender. Discard spice bag. Thicken if desired.

CLASSIC BEEF STEW

Steps:

• In 12-inch skillet or 4-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes. Add beef; cook about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown on all sides.
• Add water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes or until beef is almost tender.
• Stir in remaining ingredients except cold water and flour. Cover; cook about 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove bay leaf.
• In tightly covered jar or container, shake cold water and flour; gradually stir into beef mixture. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute until thickened.

APPLE BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Brown beef in butter over medium heat.
• Add onions; cook until lightly browned.
• Sprinkle with flour and salt.
• Gradually add water and apple juice.
• Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
• Place the bay leaf, allspice, and clove in a cheesecloth bag; add to pot.
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1-1 1/2 hours or until meat is almost tender.
• Add carrots and apples; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until meat, carrots, and apples are tender.
• Discard spice bag and thicken with additional flour if desired.
• Enjoy!

CROCK POT APPLE AND BEEF STEW

Steps:

• In crock pot, mix beef broth and flour well.
• Stir in remaining ingredients.
• Cover and cook on low 10-12 hours, or high 4-6 hours.