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Apple Butter Beef Chops

Apple Butter Beef Chops
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Apple Butter Beef Chops are a comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender, juicy beef chops coated in a rich, spiced apple butter glaze. This recipe perfectly balances sweet and savory notes with simple ingredients, ideal for an easy yet impressive weeknight dinner that embraces fall-inspired warmth and depth.

Ingredients

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Meat

  • 4 boneless beef chops, well-marbled for juiciness and tenderness

Sauce & Flavorings

  • 1/2 cup apple butter
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (gluten-free if needed)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Cooking Fat

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Season beef chops generously on both sides with salt and pepper. Dice the onion finely and mince the garlic. Have all other ingredients measured and ready.
  2. Sear the Beef Chops: Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the beef chops and sear until a golden crust forms, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove chops from the skillet and set aside to rest.
  3. Sauté Onions and Garlic: Lower heat to medium and add diced onions to the skillet. Cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, avoiding burning.
  4. Create the Apple Butter Sauce: Stir in apple butter, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard. Mix to combine into a glossy sauce. Add fresh thyme leaves and simmer gently for 3-5 minutes to allow flavors to meld and sauce to thicken slightly.
  5. Finish Cooking the Beef Chops: Return beef chops to the skillet and spoon sauce over them. Cover and simmer on low heat for 8-10 minutes until chops are cooked through and tender, basting occasionally with sauce.
  6. Serve and Enjoy: Transfer chops to plates, drizzle with extra sauce from the pan, garnish as desired, and serve hot.

Notes

  • Choose quality, well-marbled beef chops for juiciness and flavor.
  • Allow chops to rest after searing to lock in juices and enhance tenderness.
  • Control heat carefully: sear on high and simmer on low to avoid burning the sauce.
  • Use fresh thyme for a vibrant herbal note—dried herbs can dull the flavor.
  • Taste sauce before finishing and adjust salt, pepper, or vinegar to balance sweetness.
  • Can swap beef chops for pork chops as a lighter alternative.
  • For gluten-free, ensure apple butter and Dijon mustard are gluten-free products.

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Keywords: Apple Butter Beef Chops, Beef Chops Recipe, Fall Dinner, Comfort Food, Sweet and Savory, Easy Weeknight Dinner, Gluten Free

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