Beef Stew with Apples and Prunes
If you’re searching for a warm and comforting dish to brighten your dinner table, this Beef Stew with Apples and Prunes is the perfect choice. Crafted with tender chunks of beef and complemented by the natural sweetness of apples and prunes, this stew offers a delightful balance of flavors that will please your palate. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, it fills your home with an inviting aroma that draws everyone to the kitchen. With easy preparation steps and wholesome ingredients, this hearty meal is sure to become a go-to favorite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ½ – 4 lb beef shoulder
- 1 large onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup prunes
- 2 apples (quartered)
- Fresh thyme
Instructions
- Cut the beef shoulder into 2-inch chunks, trim excess fat, and pat dry.
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season beef with salt and brown in batches until caramelized.
- Sauté diced onion until soft; add minced garlic for an additional minute.
- Stir in mustard and thyme, then return beef to the pot along with chicken broth to cover.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about an hour.
- Add prunes and apples; simmer for another 15 minutes.
- Thicken stew using cornstarch mixed with some braising liquid before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg