APPLE CIDER STEW

  

2 lbs beef stew meat

3 tbsp canola oil
3 tbsp flour
2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp thyme
1/4 tsp black pepper
4 carrots, chopped
3 potatoes, peeled and chopped
2 onions, sliced
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 apple, chopped
2 cups apple cider
1 tbsp vinegar
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup flour

In skillet or large saucepan brown meat in canola oil. Drain off excess fat. Combine the 3 tablespoons of flour, salt, thyme, and black pepper. Toss browned meat in the flour mixture to coat. Place the carrots, potatoes, onions, celery, and apple in the cooker. Place the meat over the vegetables. Combine the apple cider and the vinegar; pour over the meat. Place lid on cooker and cook on low 10 to 12 hours.

Turn cooker to high setting. Blend the cold water into the 1/4 cup flour until smooth. Stir slowly into the stew. Replace lid and cook another 15 minutes until thickened.

Yield: 8 servings.

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