Fall Apple Cider Beef Stew over Mashed Potatoes
Indulge in the cozy flavors of autumn with this Fall Apple Cider Beef Stew served over creamy mashed potatoes. Tender chunks of beef are slow-cooked in sweet apple cider, creating a rich and hearty stew that warms the soul. Paired with fluffy mashed potatoes, this dish is perfect for family gatherings or chilly nights, ensuring every bite is a comforting celebration of fall.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow-cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into cubes
- 1 cup fresh apple cider
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups mashed potatoes (prepared from about 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes)
Instructions
- Chop all vegetables: dice onion and celery, slice carrots, mince garlic. Season beef cubes with salt and pepper.
- In a Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Sear beef until browned (5-7 minutes); remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onions, celery, and carrots until softened (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Return beef to the pot. Pour in apple cider and add thyme and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for at least two hours or until beef is tender. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve stew over prepared mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg