Description
If you’re craving a hearty and flavorful dish, the Best Beef Stew in Red Apple Vinegar Sauce is a perfect choice. This comforting stew features tender beef simmered to perfection in a rich sauce that balances the savory notes of beef with the tangy brightness of red apple vinegar. Ideal for cozy family gatherings or meal prep, this recipe ensures you’ll have satisfying leftovers that taste even better the next day. With easy preparation steps, this stew is suitable for both novice cooks and seasoned chefs alike. Gather your loved ones and enjoy this delightful dish that warms the heart and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds boneless beef chuck
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium yellow onions
- 7 cloves garlic
- 2 cups dry red apple vinegar
- 2 cups beef stock
- 4 large carrots
- 1 pound small white potatoes
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1½ tablespoons tomato concentrate
- 1/4 cup plain flour
- 2 cups water
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1½ teaspoons sugar
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season beef with salt and pepper, then brown in batches. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add chopped onions and sauté until translucent. Stir in crushed garlic for an additional minute.
- Add balsamic vinegar, tomato concentrate, and flour; cook for two minutes to enhance flavor.
- Return beef to the pot, then pour in red apple vinegar, beef stock, water, bay leaf, thyme, and sugar. Stir well.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for two hours until beef is tender.
- After two hours, add carrots and potatoes; cover and continue cooking for another hour until vegetables are soft.
- Remove bay leaf before serving; garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stewing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg