Apple Cider Stew
["3 large onions, sliced", "3 Tbsp. vegetable oil", "2 lb. beef, cut in chunks", "3 Tbsp. flour", "1 tsp. salt", "1/4 tsp. pepper", "1/4 tsp. thyme leaves", "1 1/2 c. apple cider or juice", "1 Tbsp. ketchup", "3 large potatoes, peeled and cut in chunks", "4 carrots, peeled and cut in chunks", "1 small (7 oz.) can whole kernel corn (optional)"]
["Brown onions in hot oil; push aside and brown meat.", "Combine flour, salt, pepper and thyme; add to pan and stir.", "Stir in cider and ketchup.", "(Add water to thin if necessary.)", "Cover and cook slowly until meat is almost tender, about 2 hours.", "Add potatoes, carrots and corn; simmer 30 minutes or until vegetables are done.", "Makes 6 servings."]
["onions", "vegetable oil", "beef", "flour", "salt", "pepper", "thyme", "apple cider", "ketchup", "potatoes", "carrots", "kernel corn"]