Winter-Spiced Beef and Apple Stew
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette- Susan Nicholson
Serves 8 peopleCategories: 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
- heat a small skillet on medium. Add cumin seeds, stirring constantly; cook for 1 minute or until aromatic. Remove from pan; set aside.
- 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.