Description
Tender and flavorful, this Apple Cider Braised Beef Shoulder recipe is perfect for a cozy meal. The beef is slowly braised in a savory-sweet apple cider mixture until it’s melt-in-your-mouth tender, making it a hearty and comforting dish.
Ingredients
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For the Braised Beef:
- 4–5 lb beef shoulder roast or boston butt roast
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil
- 2 cups fresh apple cider (not apple cider vinegar)
- 2 cups chicken stock or broth
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon dehydrated minced onion
- 1 head of garlic, top sliced off opposite of the root end
- 3 rosemary sprigs
- 4 thyme sprigs
- 1 red onion, cut into thick slices
- 2 firm and slightly tart apples, peeled and cut into wedges
- kosher salt
- freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Prepare the Beef: Trim excess fat from the beef shoulder roast, cut into pieces, and season with salt and pepper.
- Sear the Beef: Sear the beef in a dutch oven until browned on all sides.
- Prepare Braising Liquid: Whisk together apple cider, stock, dijon, and minced onion. Tie rosemary and thyme together.
- Add Ingredients: Pour the braising liquid over the beef, add herbs and garlic, cover, and braise in the oven.
- Finish Braising: Add onions and apples, then continue braising until the beef is tender.
- Rest and Serve: Let the beef rest in the braising liquid, season to taste, and serve with the juices, apples, and onions.
Notes
- For best results, use a heavy-bottomed dutch oven for even cooking.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (estimated)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Braised Beef, Apple Cider, Comfort Food, Savory, Fall Recipe
