4 1/2 tbsp. flour
3 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. pepper
3/8 tsp. thyme

Shake 3 pounds stewing beef in the above mixture and brown in 4 1/2 tablespoons oil.

Add:

3 c. cider
3/4 c. water
3 tbsp. vinegar

Boil and simmer 2 hours until meat is tender. Add the following vegetables and continue cooking until tender:

6 carrots, quartered
5 potatoes, quartered
3 onions
4 celery sticks
2 chopped apples
Sliced mushrooms to taste