Winter-Spiced Beef and Apple Stew

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Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette- Susan Nicholson

Serves 8 people

Categories: soup- chowder-stew- chili

Ingredients

  • 4 tp. cumin seeds
  • 1 1/2 lb. lean beef stew meat, cut into 1-inchpieces
  • 2 Tbsp. flour
  • 1 (14 oz.) can beef broth
  • 3 oz. frozen apple juice concentrate, undiluted
  • 1 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp. allspice
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. coarse salt
  • 3 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 medium firm Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1 1/2- inch pieces

Directions

  1. heat a small skillet on medium. Add cumin seeds, stirring constantly; cook for 1 minute or until aromatic. Remove from pan; set aside.
  2. Add beef to 4-quart or larger slow cooker; sprinkle with flour. Toss to coat. Add cumin seeds, broth, apple juice concentrate, thyme, allspice, pepper, salt, potatoes and apples. Stir to combine. Cook on low 7 to 8 hours or on high 3 1/2 to 4 hours.

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