Cider Stew

• 2 lb. stew beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 Tbsp. margarine
• 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
• 2 c. water
• 1 c. apple cider
• 1/2 c. A.1. steak sauce
• 2 tsp. dried thyme leaves
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 3 medium carrots, sliced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen cut green beans

1. In large heavy pot, over medium-high heat, brown half the beef at a time in margarine.
2. Return beef to pot.
3. Stir in flour, gradually stir in water, cider and steak sauce.
4. Over high heat, bring to a boil; stir in thyme, pepper and bay leaf.
5. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 2 hours.
6. Add potatoes, carrots, onion and beans.
7. Cover and cook for 30 minutes more or until vegetables are tender.
8. Discard bay leaf before serving.

stew beef, margarine, allpurpose, water, apple cider, steak sauce, thyme, black pepper, bay leaf, potatoes, carrots, onion, green beans

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=304603 (may not work)