Delicious Apple Cider Beef with Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes
A hearty dish of tender beef soaked in sweet apple cider flavors, paired with creamy mashed sweet potatoes, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Total Time: 195 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the beef with salt and pepper, then brown it on all sides in the skillet. Remove the beef and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until soft.
- Return the beef to the skillet, pour in apple cider, cover, and simmer for 180 minutes, until the beef is tender.
- Meanwhile, boil sweet potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and mash them with heavy cream, butter, and nutmeg.
- Serve the beef with creamy mashed sweet potatoes.
Notes
For the best flavor, choose high-quality apple cider that is not overly sweet. Consider adding herbs like thyme or rosemary, or a pinch of cayenne pepper for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg