Hearty Slow-Cooked Beef Stew with Apple Slaw

Hearty Slow-Cooked Beef Stew with Apple Slaw

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Hearty Slow-Cooked Beef Stew with Apple Slaw

This recipe delivers a rich and flavorful beef stew with a refreshing apple slaw.

This hearty Braised Beef Stew is a classic comfort food that’s perfect for a chilly evening. Slow-cooked to tender perfection in a rich Guinness-infused broth, the beef is incredibly flavorful. The accompanying apple slaw adds a refreshing crunch and a touch of sweetness to balance the savory flavors.

About Time:

  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3-4 hours

Ingredients:

  • 6 lean beef stewing steaks (visible fat trimmed)
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 200ml Guinness stout
  • 2 beef stock cubes, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 6 carrots, cut into chunks
  • 150g savoy cabbage, shredded
  • 2 green apples, cored and cut into matchsticks
  • 3 spring onions, sliced
  • Bunch fresh chives, snipped
  • 1 teaspoon creamed horseradish
  • 2 tablespoons fat-free vinaigrette
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Small handful fresh parsley, finely chopped

Instructions:

  1. Brown the Beef: Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan/gas mark 4). Heat a large skillet over high heat. Brown the beef steaks on both sides in batches. Transfer the browned beef to a deep baking dish.
  2. Make the Stew Base: Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened. Pour in 300ml water, Guinness, beef stock cubes, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme sprigs. Bring to a boil. Pour this liquid over the beef in the baking dish.
  3. Slow Cook: Cover the baking dish tightly with foil. Bake for 2 hours. Add the carrots to the dish, cover, and continue baking for 1-2 more hours, or until the beef and carrots are very tender.
  4. Prepare the Slaw: In a bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, apple matchsticks, sliced spring onions, and snipped chives. Whisk together the horseradish, vinaigrette, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Pour the dressing over the slaw and toss to coat.
  5. Serve: Remove the thyme sprigs from the stew. Garnish with chopped parsley. Serve the beef stew alongside the apple slaw or Roasted potatoes .

Tips:

  • For extra flavor, consider adding a bay leaf to the stew while cooking.
  • This stew is delicious served with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.
  • You can adjust the cooking time depending on the size and thickness of the beef steaks.
  • Keywords: Braised Beef Beef Stew Slow Cooker Beef Hearty Stew Apple Slaw Easy Weeknight Meal Comfort Food