1 1/2 lbs. beef stew meat, cubed
2 tbsp. oil
1 c. shredded apple, pared
1/2 c. shredded carrot
1/2 onion, sliced
1/2 c. water
1/3 c. red wine
1 tsp. salt
1 clove minced garlic
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 bay leaf
Dash of thyme
4 tsp. cornstarch
1/4 c. cold water
1/4 tsp. Kitchen Bouquet
Noodles

Brown meat in oil. Add apple, carrot, onion, water, wine, salt, garlic, bouillon cubes, bay leaf and thyme. Cover and simmer for 2 hours or until meat is tender. Remove bay leaf. Thicken if necessary with mixture of cornstarch and water. Stir in Kitchen Bouquet. Serve over hot noodles.