Apple Beef Stew

Name: Apple Beef Stew
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 medium onions, cut into wedges; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2 cups water; 2 tablespoons apple juice; 2 bay leaves; 2 whole allspice; 2 whole cloves; 2 medium carrots, sliced; 2 medium apples, peeled and cut into wedges

12 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons butter
2 medium onions, cut into wedges
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups water
2 tablespoons apple juice
2 bay leaves
2 whole allspice
2 whole cloves
2 medium carrots, sliced
2 medium apples, peeled and cut into wedges

Directions

1

In a Dutch oven, over medium heat, brown beef in butter. Add onions; cook until lightly browned. Sprinkle with flour and salt. Gradually add water and apple juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
2

Place the bay leaves, allspice and cloves in a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag. Add to pan.
3

Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until meat is almost tender.
4

Add carrots and apples; cover and simmer 15 minutes longer or until the meat, carrots and apples are tender. Discard spice bag. Thicken if desired.