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    Home » Recipes » Dinner

    Apple Cider Beef Stew

    Published: Sep 16, 2019 Modified: Sep 26, 2019 by Karen Kelly This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This Apple Cider Beef Stew is gluten free and full of comfort.  It's easy to throw together and tastes great the next day.  It's the perfect meal to make for company over the holidays.

    Apple Cider Beef Stew in an orange pot

    Are you having house guests over the holidays?  We are having a full house for the next two weeks.  We have my parents staying for 10 days - thanks, hubby - then his family for a few days after that.  It's always nice to have meals planned ahead so you aren't slaving away in the kitchen when you could be relaxing with your guests.  

    This Apple Cider Beef Stew is a family favorite for us and tastes great the next day.

    Apple Cider Beef Stew with a ladle

    We eat a lot of beef stew in the winter and I make it several different ways.  I have a Guinness Stew that is great when we have dinner guests, but my kids don't like it.  Giada DeLaurentis has a great beef stew recipe with red wine, but my kids won't eat that one either.  

    They prefer a lighter tasting broth and this Apple Cider Beef Stew fits the bill.  It's almost sweet, but the sweetness can be adjusted by using less apple cider and more beef stock.

    I've tried a lot of different substitutions to make beef stew gluten free and this is my favorite so far: I used quinoa flour to replace the regular flour in the browning stage.  The quinoa flour has a very mild taste and helps to thicken the broth.  Then all you have to do is make sure your beef stock is gluten free.  I prefer beef stock over beef broth because it has more flavor.  You can tell by how dark the broth is ↓.

    Apple Cider Beef Stew recipe

    This Apple Cider Beef Stew if infinitely adaptable.  You can add your own spin on the vegetables by using sweet potatoes, turnips, butternut squash or parsnips.  I don't add tomatoes to my stew but feel free to add a can of diced tomatoes.  It's almost impossible to mess this up.

    My other favorite beef stews from around the web...

    • Chianti Marinated Beef Stew from Giada DeLaurentis
    • Beef and Sweet Potato Stew from Joy the Baker
    • Beef Barley Soup from The Food Charlatan
    • Beef Stew with Carrots and Potatoes from Once Upon a Chef

    Apple Cider Beef Stew with rosemary

    Apple Cider Beef Stew

    Apple Cider Beef Stew

    This Apple Cider Beef Stew is gluten free and full of comfort. It's easy to throw together and tastes great the next day. It's the perfect meal to make for company over the holidays.
    4.60 from 5 votes
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    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Keyword: apple cider beef stew
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 4

    Ingredients

    • olive oil
    • 1 medium onion diced
    • 3 garlic cloves chopped
    • ½ cup quinoa flour
    • 1 ½- 2 pounds boneless beef chuck cut into pieces
    • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
    • 2 cups apple cider
    • 4 cups beef stock I used Kitchen Basics
    • 2 bay leaves
    • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped rosemary
    • 3 potatoes diced into 1 ½ pieces
    • 3 carrots cut into 1 ½ inch pieces
    • 1 cup frozen peas

    Instructions

    • Season beef with salt and pepper.
    • Heat dutch oven over medium high heat.
    • Add 2 tablespoon of olive oil to a dutch oven over medium hight heat. Put quinoa flour in a small bowl and toss each piece of beef in the flour. Shake off the excess each time and throw away any leftover flour.
    • Brown beef on each side. You will need to do this in two batches so you don't overcrowd the pan.
    • Transfer the browned beef to a plate and set aside.
    • Add 2 tablespoon oil and saute garlic for 2 minutes.
    • Add onions and cook for another few minutes.
    • Add the tomato paste and cook for a few minutes.
    • Add beef with any juices back to pan. Add broth, cider, bay leaves, and rosemary to the pot.
    • Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low and simmer with the lid on for about an hour, stirring occasionally.
    • Add carrots and potatoes and cook for another 30-45 minutes or until everything is tender.
    • Add frozen peas and cook for a few more minutes.
    • Garnish with fresh rosemary or parsley.
    • Season to taste with fresh pepper and salt.
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    Hi, I'm Karen Kelly a certified health coach, freelance food writer, and blogger. At Seasonal Cravings, you will find wholesome gluten-free recipes and healthy lifestyle tips.

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    1. Natasha @ Salt and Lavender

      December 16, 2015 at 3:50 pm

      Looks so cozy and comforting! Love it.

      Reply
    2. Mahy

      December 18, 2015 at 2:50 am

      Love it! You can never go wrong with comfort and this shouts comfort! Photos are mouthwatering--I want a plate of this right now!

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        December 18, 2015 at 2:45 pm

        Thanks so much Mahy. Cold weather comfort at it's best.

        Reply
    3. Sarah Scherer

      January 25, 2016 at 1:14 pm

      This was delicious! Sounded like a crazy amount of apple cider but it really worked. Some of the kids were wary of this, but everyone tried it and everyone loved it. The beef was super tender. It made a nice big batch and 2 had it for leftovers for lunch the next day. Had never made beef stew before but will add it in the rotation. Thanks, Karen!

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        January 25, 2016 at 1:21 pm

        Sarah, thanks for letting me know. I'm so glad the boys liked it!

        Reply
    4. Amy

      February 11, 2016 at 2:16 pm

      Beef stew has always been one of my favorites. I've never used apple cider in it but It sounds amazing. I love the way the potatoes and carrots taste after they've cooked in all of that yummy beef stock and with the vinegar I bet they are even better. I will have to try it out! Thanks for the recipe 🙂

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        February 11, 2016 at 2:34 pm

        I agree. It's the perfect cold weather meal and it's 23 degrees here right now!

        Reply
    5. anyone4curryandotherthings

      August 24, 2016 at 4:27 am

      Never mind the tropical heat I am living with now 🙂 - this delicious Stew reminds me of Germany and Snow and cosy fires, and.....:) 🙂

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        August 24, 2016 at 10:33 am

        Aw, thanks. I hope you have a cool evening to try it out!

        Reply
    6. Helen F.

      January 05, 2019 at 2:21 pm

      4 stars
      Ran out immediately to buy ingredients to try this recipe because I love Apple Cider Vinegar & its health benefits. Stew came out a little too tart for my taste. Otherwise, it was delicious, and beef was so tender. Next time tho I would cut vinegar to 3/4 to 1 cup, instead of 2 cups

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      • Karen Kelly

        January 05, 2019 at 4:19 pm

        Hi Helen, It's not apple cider vinegar - just plain old sweet apple cider. That must be why it was so tart. Thanks

        Reply
    7. Helen

      January 05, 2019 at 8:38 pm

      Oh my gosh, Karen, my mistake !!! Haste makes waste. Thanks for setting me straight! I had just made a huge batch of Fire Cider that calls for Apple Cider Vinegar so that was on my mind!!! Now it explains why the children like your recipe better with cider - sweet apple cider!

      Reply
    8. Elaina

      October 20, 2021 at 7:53 pm

      5 stars
      This stew was delicious. It smelled amazing cooking on the stovetop this afternoon and he flavors were so warming and cozy. Perfect for this rainy fall day.

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        October 28, 2021 at 9:01 am

        Thanks so much for letting me know!

        Reply

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