Cider Beef Stew for Two

Submitted by Laura O.

"This is a downsized recipe for when you have a taste for beef stew but don't want to eat it for days. This stew is also a little different because it has a little sweetness and a little tang to it."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 12

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 lb beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup apple cider
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 large carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 large potato, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 medium onion, halved and sliced

directions

1. Combine flour, salt, and pepper.
2. Add beef and toss to coat.
3. In a large saucepan or dutch oven, brown beef in oil.
4. Add cider, water, vinegar, and thyme.
5. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour or until meat is tender.
6. Add carrots, potato, and onion.
7. Return to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Reviews

[PaulaG]

Outstanding! The stew is very rich and perfect on a cold winter day. The onions were browned along with the meat and everything was cooked in a slow cooker for several hours. This made 3 nice servings along with a green salad and recipe #210708. Made for *Comfort Cafe*

 

[NovaM]

Very easy to make and was a hit with the family. We had this with rice and bread to sop up the gravy - will make this again.

 

[HotPepperRosemaryJe]

Laura we had this for supper tonight and I have to say it was so incredibly good! Absolutely yummy and I highly recommend it to all who live where it is cold and snowy! It sure hit the spot! I'd give it 10 stars if it was possible! Jelly