Braised beef with apples

The slightly chilly weather is approaching, and we know there's little more comforting than a good stew or hot meal!

Plus, some of you may still have a few apples in the fridge... so today we're bringing you a recipe for braised beef with apples that's absolutely delicious!

This dish is delicious served with a bottle of our LE GRAND COTEAU red wine 🍷

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 onions, peeled and quartered
• 675 g. (1 1/2 lb.) beef cubes
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 liter (4 cups) beef broth
• 250 ml (1 cup) apple juice
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
• 3 sprigs thyme
• 6 apples, peeled and quartered
• Salt and pepper

Instructions : 

 Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add onions and sauté over medium heat for 3 minutes.
2. Add beef cubes and sauté for 5 minutes.
3. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with flour and toss.
4. Pour in stock and apple juice. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Stir in bell pepper, thyme and apples. Cover pan.
5. Bake for 1 hour 30 minutes.
6. Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes before serving.

This recipe makes 4 servings. Preparation time: 15 minutes. Cooking time: 1h40 (+ 10 minutes rest).

This recipe, created by chef Andrea Jourdan, is taken from the book Complètement pommes and is available on the website www.lapommeduquebec.ca.