Description
Warm your family with this comforting Fall Apple Cider Stew over Mashed Potatoes, a delightful autumn dish that perfectly combines the sweet and tangy notes of apple cider with hearty beef. This easy one-pot meal not only offers a nutritious way to enjoy fall flavors but also simplifies cooking and cleanup for busy weeknights. Ideal for cozy family dinners or casual gatherings, every bite will envelop you in warmth and satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 3/4 lb top sirloin cubes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 2 medium carrots (peeled and chopped)
- 6 large potatoes
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 3 Tablespoons chives
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown seasoned beef cubes for about 6-8 minutes.
- Add chopped onions and carrots; sauté until softened, about 4-5 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture, stir, then add apple cider and beef broth. Bring to a boil.
- Transfer to an oven-safe pan, cover tightly, and bake for 1 – 1½ hours until beef is tender.
- While the stew bakes, boil peeled potatoes in salted water until fork-tender. Drain and return them to the pot.
- Mash potatoes with milk, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and chives until smooth.
- Serve hot stew generously over creamy mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg