Ingredients
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- 2 lbs beef cubes for stew
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme
- 3 tablespoons olive or canola oil
- 4 carrots (diced)
- 3 potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 1 large onion (diced)
- 1 stalk celery (diced)
- 1 apple (chopped)
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Mix together flour, salt, pepper and thyme. Coat beef with flour mixture. Brown beef for a few minutes on each side. Set aside. In slow cooker layer ingredients as follows: vegetable mixture, browned beef, diced apple.
- In a small bowl mix together cider, water and vinegar. Pour over beef and vegetables in crock pot.
- Cook on low setting for 8-10 hours. Before serving, turn crock pot to high. Remove beef and vegetables. Set aside and keep warm. Place flour in a small bowl slowing add water while whisking. Thicken broth by adding flour mixture cooking for about 15 minutes stirring frequently.
- Serve and enjoy.
- Category: Main Dish
- Cuisine: American