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Makes 8 servings1/4 cup flour 2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut in 1-inch cubes 1/3 cup CRISCO 2 cups apple cider 1/2 cup water 2 tablespoons vinegar 3 potatoes, peeled and quartered 2 onions, sliced 1 stalk celery, sliced Combine flour, salt, thyme, and pepper. Coat meat cubes with flour mixture. In large saucepan, brown meat, half at a time, in hot Crisco. Sprinkle any remaining flour mixture over meat during browning. Return all meat to saucepan. Stir in the cider, water, and vinegar. Cook and stir till mixture boils. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, till meat is tender, 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Add potatoes, carrots, onions, and celery. Cook till vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes more. Skim off excess fat. |
