Cider Stew

Ingredients:

3 Tbsp. flour

2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. pepper

1/4 tsp. dried, crushed thyme

2 lbs. beef stew meat

2 Tbsp. cooking oil

2 cups apple cider

2 Tbsp. vinegar

2 cups quartered, carrot(s)

2 cups peeled and cubed, potato(es)

1 cup sliced onion

1 cup sliced celery

1 cup chopped apple(s)

1/2 cup water

Directions:

In mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper, and thyme; toss with meat to coat. In Dutch oven, brown meat in hot oil. Stir in cider, water, and vinegar. Cook and stir; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered until meat is tender, about 1 hour. Add vegetables, apple and some additional water if needed. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.

Yield: 11 servings
Serving Size: 1/11 of stew is 1.5 oz. meat/ meat alternate and 1/4 cup vegetable for a 3 - 5 year old at lunch/supper.
Credit: Journey to Health and Wellness