Apple Cider Beef Stew

Submitted by 1017932

"Recipe from Best of Taste of Home 2009"

 

• Ready In: 6hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 4 cups frozen vegetables, for stew thawed (about 24 oz)
• 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
• 1 (4 1/2 ounce) jar sliced mushrooms, drained
• 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
• 2 (8 ounce) envelopes brown gravy mix
• 2 tablespoons onion soup mix
• 2 teaspoons steak seasoning
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
• 1 1⁄4 cups apple cider, or
• 1 1⁄4 cups unsweetened apple juice
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1⁄3 cup cold water

directions

1. Place the first four ingredients in a 5-qt slow cooker. In a large, resealable plastic bag, combine the gravy mix, soup mix, steak seasoning, and cinnamon; add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. Add to slow cooker.
2. Combine the broth, cider and tomato sauce; pour over beef. Add bay leaf. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until meat is tender.
3. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into stew. Cover and cook on high for 15 minutes or until thickened. Discard bay leaf.

Reviews

[Sassy J]

A hearty, chunky beef stew that is different from what I usually make. Wasn't crazy about the cinnamon and would leave that off.

 

[ShayLyne81]

This wasn't bad, not a favorite but definitely a comfort food! My cinnamon lid exploded so I got a bit more than I bargined for =) Other than that the corn starch seemed to break a bit after it was cooked and was a little grainy even though I followed mixing instructions. I thought it was thick enough before the starch. Thanks for posting!