1 lb. beef stew meat
1 onion, sliced
1/2 tsp. caraway seed
1 bay leaf
1/4 c. cider
Cabbage wedge
Ginger snaps
Hot water
Salt and pepper to taste

Brown beef cubes, add onions. Cool until tender. Add salt and pepper, caraway seeds, and bay leaf. Cover with warm water and simmer 1 1/2 hours. Add cider and cabbage; cover and cook until tender. Remove beef and cabbage. Dissolve ginger snaps and add to gravy. Serve over or add to stew.