Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 pounds russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and chopped
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Season the stew meat with salt and pepper. In a Dutch oven, heat the olive oil and sear the beef in batches until browned. Remove the beef and set aside.
- Add the sliced onions to the pot and cook until caramelized, about 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and tomato paste, cooking for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly add the apple cider and beef broth, scraping the bottom of the pan while stirring.
- Add the Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, dried thyme, chopped carrots, chopped celery, and bay leaf. Return the beef to the pot and cover. Cook on low heat for 2 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
- While the stew is cooking, boil the chopped potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Drain the potatoes and mash with butter, milk, and cheddar cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve by spooning the mashed potatoes into bowls and ladling the beef stew over the top. Garnish with fresh herbs or extra cheese if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider marinating the beef overnight in apple cider before cooking. For a thicker stew, let it simmer with the lid off for the last 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stewing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg