Beef Stew with Apples and Prunes
If you’re in search of a comforting, hearty dish that envelops your home with warm aromas, this beef stew with apples and prunes is the perfect choice! This delightful recipe combines tender beef with sweet apples and luscious prunes, creating a medley of flavors that appeals to the whole family. It’s a simple one-pot meal ideal for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. With minimal prep time and the option to make it ahead, you’ll find yourself reaching for this recipe time and again.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stewing
- 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
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the beef shoulder and cut into 2-inch chunks.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season the beef with salt and brown in batches until golden on all sides.
- Remove the beef and sauté diced onions in the same pot until softened, then add minced garlic.
- Deglaze the pot with apple juice, scraping up browned bits.
- Return the beef to the pot, add chicken broth, cover, and simmer on low for about an hour.
- Add prunes and quartered apples; cook until apples are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Create a cornstarch slurry with broth, stir into stew, and cook until thickened.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg