Name: Fall Apple Cider Stew Mash – Cozy, Hearty, and Comforting Autumn Bliss!
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h 50 min
Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Ingredients: 2 ½ lbs beef chuck, cut into large cubes (halal); Salt and black pepper, to taste; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 large onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 3 carrots, chopped; 2 medium potatoes, cubed; 2 cups apple cider (not vinegar); 2 cups beef broth (halal); 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (halal); 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp rosemary; 1 bay leaf; Fresh parsley or rosemary sprigs

Description

Warm up your fall evenings with this cozy Apple Cider Beef Stew! Tender chunks of halal beef simmer in a rich blend of apple cider, beef broth, and herbs for the perfect balance of savory and sweet. Comforting, hearty, and full of autumn flavor — ideal served over creamy mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

2 ½ lbs beef chuck, cut into large cubes (halal)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 carrots, chopped
2 medium potatoes, cubed
2 cups apple cider (not vinegar)
2 cups beef broth (halal)
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (halal)
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp rosemary
1 bay leaf

Optional for Garnish

Fresh parsley or rosemary sprigs

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Instructions

Season & sear the beef: Pat beef cubes dry and season generously with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear beef in batches until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
Sauté aromatics: In the same pot, add diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
Add vegetables & flavor base: Add carrots and potatoes, then stir in tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf.
Deglaze & simmer: Pour in apple cider, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Return the beef to the pot and bring to a simmer.
Cook low and slow: Cover and simmer on low heat for 2 to 2½ hours, or until the beef is tender and the flavors have melded beautifully.
Serve: Remove bay leaf, adjust seasoning, and serve warm over mashed potatoes. Garnish with fresh parsley or rosemary if desired.

Notes

Use fresh, unfiltered apple cider (not vinegar) for the best flavor balance.
For a thicker stew, mash a few potatoes in the pot near the end of cooking.
To make in a slow cooker: brown the beef first, then transfer all ingredients to a crockpot and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours.
Pairs perfectly with creamy mashed potatoes or buttered egg noodles.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Category: Dinner, Main Course, Fall Recipes
Method: Stovetop, Slow Simmer
Cuisine: American Comfort Food