Cider Beef Stew

3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 lb. beef stew meat, cubed
2 tbsp. oil
1 cup apple cider
1/2 cup water
1 tbsp. vinegar
1/2 tsp. thyme
2 lg. carrots, cut into pieces
1 celery rib, cut in pieces
1 lg. potato, peeled and cubed
1 md. onion, sliced

Directions:

In a bowl or bag, combine flour, salt, and pepper; add beef and toss to coat. In a large saucepan, brown beef in oil. Add cider, water, vinegar and thyme; bring a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour and 45 minutes or until the meat is tender. Add carrots, celery, potato and onion; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

User Reviews:

I've made this stew twice now, and it's awesome. Really easy to make and very, very tasty. I'd marry it if I could.

Submitted by A Mediocre Cook, Trying to Be Better. on November 02, 2002

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