Apple Cider Beef Stew

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 to 2 pounds lean beef stew meat
• 8 carrots, sliced thin
• 6 medium potatoes, sliced thin
• 2 apples, chopped
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 cups apple cider

Preparation:

1. Place carrots, potatoes, and apples in Crock Pot.
2. Add meat and sprinkle with salt, thyme, and chopped onion.
3. Pour cider over meat.
4. Cover and cook on LOW heat for 8 to 10 hours.
5. Thicken juices with a flour and cold water mixture (about 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons flour and 2 tablespoons water), cooking on HIGH in slow cooker until thickened (or transfer to a large stockpot over medium heat and cook down juices then thicken).