Apple Cider Stew

• 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

1. 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.
2. Add vegetables and apple. cook till vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. Thicken with a bit of corn starch mixed with water.

flour, salt, pepper, thyme, beef stew meat, cooking oil, apple cider, water, vinegar, carrots, potatoes, onions, celery, apple

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/apple-cider-stew-50164288 (may not work)