3 tbsp. all purpose flour
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. crushed, dried thyme
2 lb. stew beef
3 tbsp. cooking oil
2 c. apple cider
1/2 c. water
2 tbsp. vinegar
4 carrots, cut up
3 potatoes, cut up
2 onions, sliced
1 rib celery, chopped
1 apple, chopped

Combine flour, salt, pepper and thyme. Toss with meat to coat. In Dutch oven, brown meat in hot oil. Add cider, water and vinegar. Cook and stir to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer covered until meat is tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Add vegetables and apple. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.