Cider Beef Stew

3 tablespoons Flour

1 teaspoon Salt

1/2 teaspoon Pepper

1 pound Beef stew meat -- cubed

2 tablespoons Oil

1 cup Apple cider

1/2 cup Water

1 tablespoon Vinegar

1/2 teaspoon Thyme

2 large Carrots -- cut into pieces

1 Celery rib -- cut in pieces

1 large Potato; peeled -- cubed

1 medium Onion -- sliced

flour, salt, and pepper; add beef and toss to coat. In a large saucepan, brown beef in oil. Add cider, water, vinegar and thyme; bring a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour and 45 minutes or until the meat is tender. Add carrots, celery, potato and oni0on; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Source: Taste of Home; Feb./March 1995.