Apple Cider Beef Stew
3 Tbsp. all purpose flour
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground black pepper
½ tsp. dried thyme
2 lbs. cubed beef stew meat
3 Tbsp. olive oil
2 ½ c. apple cider
¾ c. water
¼ c. apple cider vinegar
1 large bay leaf
4 carrots, sliced
3 potatoes, cubed
2 onions, diced
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 large McIntosh apple, sliced
Combine flour, salt pepper & thyme in bowl. Toss beef cubes in flour mixture. Heat olive oil in Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Working in batches, brown beef cubes on all sides. Combine browned meat, apple cider, water & cider vinegar in pot; bring to boil. Add bay leaf; reduce heat to LOW. Simmer, partially covered 1 hour. Stir in carrots, potatoes, onions, celery