Description
A hearty and flavorful dish featuring tender braised beef, sweet apples, and caramelized onions in a rich cider sauce.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 2-inch cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 large onions, sliced
- 2 apples, cored and sliced
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Season beef cubes with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and brown the beef on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add apples and cook for another 3 minutes.
- Return beef to the pot. Add apple cider, beef broth, apple cider vinegar, thyme, and rosemary. Bring to a simmer.
- Cover and reduce heat to low. Braise for 2-2.5 hours, until beef is tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.