Description

Warm up with our Smoked Beef and Grape Juice Stew, a hearty dish that mixes tender smoked beef cubes, sweet grape juice, and garden vegetables in a rich broth. This simple recipe uses butter, thyme, and beef broth to create a balanced sweet‑savory flavor ideal for cold evenings with garlic, olive oil, and fresh parsley for extra aroma. Ready in under two hours, it serves six generous portions, perfect for family dinners or meal‑prep. Enjoy a melt‑in‑your‑mouth stew that will become a kitchen fav

Ingredients

Scale

2 lbs smoked beef, cut into cubes
2 cups grape juice
1 onion, chopped
3 carrots, sliced
2 potatoes, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups beef broth
2 tbsp butter
1 tsp thyme
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
Add the smoked beef cubes and brown on all sides.
Stir in carrots and potatoes, cook for 2 minutes.
Pour in grape juice and beef broth, add thyme, salt, and pepper.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 1.5 hours until beef is tender.
Adjust seasoning and serve hot.

Notes

For extra depth
deglaze the pot with a splash of grape juice after browning the meat. Let the stew rest 10 minutes before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 90 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 450
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 90mg

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