Description
Enjoy a hearty Smoked Beef and Grape Juice Stew that blends smoky beef cubes with a sweet grape juice broth, beef broth, onions, garlic, carrots, and potatoes, seasoned with thyme, salt, and pepper. After 40 minutes of simmering, the flavors meld into a rich, velvety stew perfect for chilly evenings. Serve with crusty bread for a satisfying dinner that’s simple to prepare and impressive to serve.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb smoked beef, diced
- 2 cups grape juice
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 potatoes, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups beef broth
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Stir in the smoked beef and cook until browned.
- Add the carrots and potatoes, cooking for another 5 minutes.
- Pour in the grape juice and beef broth, then add thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve hot.
Notes
- For a thicker stew
- mash a few potatoes against the side of the pot and stir back in. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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