Apple Valley Cider Stew Recipe

This is a wonderful stew recipe.

It comes from the delightful cookbook Autumn in the Country.

This is one of the nicest beef stew recipes I have tried in a long time.

It adds a bit of tanginess as well as sweetness with the addition of apple cider and just a bit of catsup.

The bit of acid in the apple cider helps the stew become very, very tender.

This easy beef stew is a meal in a bowl, perfect for cool days, with a slice of fresh crusty bread on the side.

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Apple Valley Cider Stew

1 tablespoon flour
1 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pound stewing beef, cubed
3 tablespoons oil
1-2 cups apple cider
2 tablespoons catsup
3 potatoes, peeled and chopped
2-3 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 onions, chopped
1/4 cup flour (optional)

Place the flour and seasonings in a large plastic ziptop bag. Shake to mix. Add the beef to the bag, a few pieces at a time. Shake to coat.

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and brown the beef. Drain. Stir in the cider and catsup. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours or until the meat is tender. Add the vegetables and simmer another 30 minutes, until tender.

If a thicker stew is desired, make a paste using 1/4 cup cooking liquid and 1/4 cup flour. Stir until smooth. Slowly add to the stew. Cook until thickened.

Serves 4.

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