Garden Stew with Fire Cider

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What is better than a bowl of warm stew on a cold day?

The mere thought of a steaming bowl of hearty stew brings to mind a sense of comfort and warmth that is unparalleled during the chilly months. As the cold winds howl outside and the temperatures plummet, there is something profoundly satisfying about indulging in a nourishing dish that not only fills the stomach but also warms the soul.

This recipe features hearty ingredients from your garden and offers extra flavor with an extra immune-boosting ingredient: FIRE CIDER!

Whether it’s a beef stew simmering gently on the stove or its vegetarian version brimming with seasonal vegetables and legumes, the experience of enjoying a bowl of stew on a cold day is truly a celebration of culinary warmth and comfort that can bring families and friends together, fostering connections and creating cherished memories.

Garden Stew with Fire Cider

Ingredients:

500-700 g cubed steak or stew meat (alternative meat substitutes, beans or only vegetables)

2 tbsp olive oil

2 medium onions

2-4 cloves of garlic

2 big carrots

6 medium potatoes

1 medium sweet potato

1/2 pack of mushrooms

2 stalks of fresh celery (or 1 tbsp dried celery)

1 1/2 hand full of green beans

2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

2 tbsp dried rosemary

2-3 dashes of fire cider (for deglacing)

1 tsp ground allspice (or more to taste)

1 tsp crashed coriander seeds (or more to taste)

salt & pepper to taste

water (approx. 1l)

Directions:

1. Prepare: Wash, peel and cut potatoes, sweetpotatoes and carrots into bitesize chunks. Wash the green beans and remove the stalk. Wash and slice mushrooms and celery. Put all vegetables aside into a bowl.

   
   

2. Onions & Garlic: Peel and cut garlic and onion.

   
   

3. Time for meat!: Cut steak into bitesize chunks. Heat up the oil in a frying pan and roast the meat on all sides until brown. Add the onions and garlic and let it simmer for about 5 minutes. Stir constantly!

   
   

4. Add some Fire: Add 2-3 good dashes of fire cider for deglacing. Stir well.

   
   

5. Spotlight on veggies: Add all the prepared vegetables to the meat. Add 1l of water.

   
   

6. Time for herbs: Wash and finely cut the parsley (including stems). Add parsley, rosemary, allspice, coriander, salt and pepper to the pan and stir

   
   

7. Simmer: Cover the pan and let it simmer for about 3hrs (until meat is tender). Stir regularly and add more water if necessary.

   
   

8. Sides: In the meantime you can prepare homemade bread or rice.

   
   

9. Enjoy: Serve with homemade bread, rice and a drizzle of fresh parsley.