Description
Discover comfort food with this Smoked Beef and Grape Juice Stew recipe. Tender smoked beef cubes simmer in a rich broth flavored with sweet grape juice, aromatic onion, garlic, carrots, and potatoes. Perfect for chilly evenings, this stew offers deep savory flavor and a hint of sweetness. Ready in 20 minutes prep and 1.5 hours cooking, it serves six hearty portions ideal for family dinner or meal prep. Serve with crusty bread on side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds smoked beef, cut into chunks
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups grape juice
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 3 potatoes, diced
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter or vegetable oil
Instructions
- Heat butter or oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add smoked beef chunks and brown on all sides.
- Stir in carrots and potatoes, then pour in beef broth and grape juice.
- Add thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for about 1.5 hours until beef is tender.
- Adjust seasoning if needed and serve hot.
Notes
- For a richer flavor
- deglaze the pot with a splash of grape juice after browning the beef. Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to four days or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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