Description
Indulge in a heartwarming bowl of Beef Stew with Turkey Bacon, Apples, and Prunes. This delightful dish features tender chunks of beef simmered to perfection with crispy turkey bacon, sweet apples, and rich prunes, creating a comforting combination that’s perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights at home. The blend of flavors warms you from the inside out, making it an ideal choice for chilly evenings. Easy to prepare and versatile, this stew can be customized with your favorite fruits and vegetables while serving up to eight people. Serve it alongside creamy mashed turnips or crusty bread for an unforgettable meal that will impress both family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ½ – 4 lb beef shoulder
- ½ lb turkey bacon
- 1 large onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 can (500 ml) apple juice
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup prunes
- 2 apples
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the beef shoulder and cut into 2-inch chunks. Pat dry.
- Heat a heavy-duty braiser or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season the beef with salt and brown in batches.
- Add turkey bacon to the pot, sauté until crispy, then remove.
- Sauté onions for 3-4 minutes until softened; add garlic and cook another minute.
- Deglaze with apple juice, then stir in mustards, thyme, salt, and chicken broth with the browned beef.
- Cover and simmer on low for one hour.
- Stir in prunes and cooked turkey bacon; add quartered apples and simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Make a cornstarch slurry with some braising liquid, stir back into the stew to thicken.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg