Cider Beef Stew

• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 cup apple cider
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 large carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 celery rib, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 large potato, peeled and cubed
• 1 medium onion, sliced

1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine flour, salt and pepper. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. In a large saucepan, brown beef in oil; drain. Stir in the cider, water, vinegar and thyme; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour and 45 minutes or until the meat is tender.
2. Add the carrots, celery, potato and onion; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

allpurpose, salt, pepper, meat, canola oil, apple cider, water, cider vinegar, thyme, carrots, celery, potato, onion

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/cider-beef-stew/ (may not work)