Name: Beef stew with apples
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 110 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3.3 lbs beef (stew meat); 2.20 lbs apples; 1 glass red wine; 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 onion; 1 leaf rosemary; 2 leaves thyme; salt; pepper; 2 cups beef broth; 2 tablespoons flour (or rice flour gluten-free)

Beef stew with apples is an excellent dish for many occasions, soft and tasty. Beef stew with apples is a great dish for many occasions, tender and flavorful. The tart flavor of the apples perfectly contrasts the meat’s richness. This economical, simple recipe uses just a few ingredients and is also available in a gluten-free version and is naturally lactose-free.

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DifficultyVery easy
CostVery cheap
Preparation time20 Minutes
Cooking time1 Hour 50 Minutes
Serving6People
Cooking methodStove
CuisineItalian
SeasonalityAutumn, WinterChristmas

Ingredients

3.3 lbs beef (stew meat)

2.20 lbs apples

1 glass red wine

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 onion

1 leaf rosemary

2 leaves thyme

salt

pepper

2 cups beef broth

2 tablespoons flour (or rice flour gluten-free)

Tools

1 Bowl

1 Pan

1 Knife

Steps

Cut the meat into 1 cm thick slices, lightly flour them. Pour the oil into a large pan. Add the meat and brown over medium heat on both sides. Meanwhile, chop the onion and add it to the meat. Let it dry for a couple of minutes on a low flame and deglaze with the wine. Let the alcohol evaporate and add the aromatic herbs. Season with salt and pepper. Pour a ladleful of hot broth and cook covered with a lid for 1 hour over low heat. Check from time to time and if necessary add a little more broth. Meanwhile, peel the apples and cut them into 2×2 cm cubes. Soak them in water. After 1 hour of cooking, drain the apples and put them in the meat. Add all the remaining broth, add salt and continue cooking for another 40 minutes. Serve hot.