Description
If you’re in search of a heartwarming meal that brings comfort and satisfaction, the Best Beef Stew in Red Apple Vinegar Sauce is your answer. This delightful dish features tender beef simmered to perfection in a tangy, rich sauce that combines the bright notes of red apple vinegar with aromatic herbs and spices. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, this stew is not only easy to prepare but also transforms into an even more flavorful dish when reheated. Enjoy it alongside crusty bread or over a bed of fluffy rice for a truly indulgent experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds boneless beef chuck
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium yellow onions, chopped
- 7 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1½ tablespoons tomato concentrate
- ¼ cup plain flour
- 2 cups red apple vinegar
- 2 cups beef stock
- 2 cups water
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- 1½ teaspoons sugar
- 4 large carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1 pound baby Yukon potatoes, halved
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping vegetables and cutting the beef into pieces.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add seasoned beef chunks and brown on all sides (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from pot.
- In the same pot, sauté chopped onions until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in balsamic vinegar, tomato concentrate, and flour; cook for about 2 minutes to form a paste.
- Return beef to the pot; add red apple vinegar, beef stock, water, bay leaf, thyme, sugar, carrots, and potatoes.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for about 180 minutes (3 hours), stirring occasionally until the beef is tender.
- Discard bay leaf before serving; garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg