Autumn Beef and Cider Stew

Feel that chill in the air? Craving beef stew and cider? Try this recipe with both. Tender beef and tangy cider make this a family-friendly and flavorful meal this fall.

  • 2 hrs
    30 min
  • 6
    SERVINGS
  • 430
    Cal
  • 36 g
    Protein

Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds beef Stew Meat, cut into 1 to 1-1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed French onion soup
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 3 cups)
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened dried cranberries

Cooking:

  1. Cook bacon in stockpot over medium heat until crisp; remove with slotted spoon to paper-towel-lined plate. Brown 1/2 of Beef Stew Meat in bacon drippings over medium heat; remove from stockpot. Repeat with remaining beef; season with salt and pepper.

  2. Return beef and bacon to stockpot. Add soup and cider; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 1-1/2 hours.

  3. Add sweet potatoes and cranberries to stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; continue simmering, covered, 20 to 30 minutes or until beef and potatoes are fork-tender.

432 CALORIES

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5g SAT FAT

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36g PROTEIN

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4 mg IRON

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7.7 mg ZINC

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* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet

Nutrition information per serving: 432 Calories; 108 Calories from fat; 12g Total Fat (5 g Saturated Fat; 5 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 98 mg Cholesterol; 1384 mg Sodium; 43 g Total Carbohydrate; 4.6 g Dietary Fiber; 36 g Protein; 4 mg Iron; 5.2 mg NE Niacin; 0.6 mg Vitamin B6; 2.9 mcg Vitamin B12; 7.7 mg Zinc; 25.3 mcg Selenium.

This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Iron, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium; and a good source of Dietary Fiber.

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