Winter-Spiced Beef and Apple Stew

Categories: soup- chowder-stew- chili

Ingredients

• 4 tp. cumin seeds
• 1 1/2 lb. lean beef stew meat, cut into 1-inchpieces
• 2 Tbsp. flour
• 1 (14 oz.) can beef broth
• 3 oz. frozen apple juice concentrate, undiluted
• 1 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp. allspice
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 tsp. coarse salt
• 3 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 medium firm Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1 1/2- inch pieces

Directions

1. heat a small skillet on medium. Add cumin seeds, stirring constantly; cook for 1 minute or until aromatic. Remove from pan; set aside.
2. Add beef to 4-quart or larger slow cooker; sprinkle with flour. Toss to coat. Add cumin seeds, broth, apple juice concentrate, thyme, allspice, pepper, salt, potatoes and apples. Stir to combine. Cook on low 7 to 8 hours or on high 3 1/2 to 4 hours.

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