Description
Discover the ultimate comfort food with our Smoked Beef and Grape Juice Stew, a hearty, easy-to-make dish that combines tender smoked beef, sweet grape juice, and aromatic vegetables for a rich, satisfying flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe delivers a restaurant‑style stew in under two hours, making it ideal for families craving warm, nourishing meals. Follow our step‑by‑step guide for flawless results every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds smoked beef, cut into cubes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 4 potatoes, cubed
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups grape juice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add smoked beef cubes and brown on all sides.
- Stir in carrots and potatoes.
- Pour in beef broth and grape juice, bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, add thyme, salt, and pepper, and simmer for 1.5 hours until beef is tender.
- Adjust seasoning and serve hot.
Notes
- For a thicker stew
- mash a few potatoes against the side of the pot during the last 15 minutes. Leftovers taste even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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