Apple Cider Beef Stew

Name: Apple Cider Beef Stew
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 1 h 45 min
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds stew meat, cut into 1 inch pieces; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided; 3 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons all purpose flour; 2 cups apple cider; 2 cups beef broth; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 3 large potatoes, peeled and chopped; 3 carrots, peeled and sliced; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 1 yellow onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried sage; 1 bay leaf; Salt and black pepper to taste

This apple cider beef stew tastes like fall in a bowl with its tender beef and rich, slightly sweet broth.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· October 6, 2026

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Prep

25 minutes

Cook

1 hour 45 minutes

Total

2 hours 10 minutes

Serves

There is nothing quite like a warm bowl of beef stew when the weather turns chilly. Using apple cider gives this classic dish a lovely hint of sweetness that pairs perfectly with the savory herbs, making it a favorite in my home all autumn long.

This recipe is all about patience because letting everything simmer together creates the most tender meat and flavorful broth. It is a hearty meal that brings everyone to the table, and it tastes even better the next day if you have leftovers.

🧺 Ingredients

2 pounds stew meat, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 cups apple cider
2 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
3 large potatoes, peeled and chopped
3 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried sage
1 bay leaf
Salt and black pepper to taste

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Season the beef pieces well with salt and pepper.
2
Heat one tablespoon of oil in a large Dutch oven over medium high heat. Brown the beef in batches until it has a nice crust on all sides, then remove it to a plate.
3
Melt the butter in the same pot over medium heat and whisk in the flour. Cook for about two minutes until the mixture smells toasted.
4
Slowly pour in the apple cider, beef broth, and apple cider vinegar while whisking to ensure there are no lumps.
5
Add the potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, thyme, sage, bay leaf, and the browned beef back into the pot.
6
Bring the liquid to a gentle boil, then turn the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for one and a half hours until the meat is fork tender.
7
Discard the bay leaf, taste the stew, and add more salt or pepper if needed before serving warm.

💡 Tips

Serve this stew with a side of warm, crusty bread to soak up the flavorful broth. If you have leftovers, keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days, as the flavors develop beautifully overnight.

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