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Cider Stew
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ingredients
2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes
3 tablespoons flour
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon thyme, crushed
3 tablespoons cooking oil
2 cups apple cider or apple juice
1 1/2 tablespoon vinegar
1/2 cup water
3 potatoes, peeled and quartered
4 carrot, peeled and quartered
1 onion, sliced
1 rib celery, sliced
directions
Coat meat with mixture of flour, salt, pepper, and thyme.
In 4 1/2 quart Dutch oven, brown meat, half at a time in hot oil. Drain off fat. Return meat to Dutch oven and stir in apple cider, vinegar, and water. Cook and stir until mixture boils; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 1 1/4 hours or until meat is nearly tender.
Stir in vegetables and cook 30 minutes more, or until vegetables are done.
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nutrition data
Nutritional data has not been calculated yet.Pumpkins aren't just for pies or Halloween decorations. These large, orange gourds - while naturally sweet - also work well in savory dishes. They pair well with poultry and pork (and especially bacon) and their creamy-when-cooked texture blends easily into soups.
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reviews & comments
September 13, 2010
Similar to a recipe in the old Better Homes and Gardens cookbook, this is my family's favorite stew recipe. I add rutabegas and turnips along with the potatoes and carrots.