Cider Beef Stew

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Course : Stews
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 8
 

Ingredients:

2 pounds beef stew meat -- cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cups apple cider
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons salt -- optional
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme -- up to 1
1 1/4 teaspoons pepper
3 medium potatoes -- peeled and cubed
4 medium carrots -- cut into 3 1/4- inch pieces
3 medium celery ribs -- cut into 3 1/4-inch pieces
2 medium onions -- cut into wedges
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups water
 

Preparation:

In a Dutch oven, brown beet in oil; drain Add cider, vinegar, salt it desired, thyme and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer tor 1-1 1/4 hours Add the potatoes, carrots, celery and onions; return to a boil. Reduce heat cover and simmer tor 30-35 minutes or until beet and vegetables are tender. Combine tlour and water until smooth, stir into stew. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes.

 

Nutritional Information:

403 Calories (kcal); 14g Total Fat; (30% calories from fat); 28g Protein; 41g Carbohydrate; 62mg Cholesterol; 634mg Sodium