Ingredients
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp dried thyme, crushed
2 pounds beef stew meat
3 tbsp cooking oil
2 cups apple cider
1/2 cup water
2 tbsp vinegar
4 carrots, sliced
4 potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
2 onions, sliced
1 rib celery, sliced
1 apple, chopped
Preparation
Combine flour, salt, pepper and thyme; toss with meat to coat. In Dutch oven, brown meat in hot oil. Stir in cider, water, and vinegar; cook and stir to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer covered till meat is tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Add vegetables and apple. cook till vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. Thicken with a bit of corn starch mixed with water.
