Cider Beef Stew
["2 lbs. beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes", "2 Tbsp. vegetable oil", "3 cups apple cider", "2 Tbsp. cider vinegar", "2 tsp. salt", "1/4 to 1/2 tsp. dried thyme", "1/4 tsp. pepper", "3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed", "4 medium carrots, cut into 3/4 inch pieces", "3 ribs celery, cut into 3/4 inch pieces", "2 medium onions, cut into wedges", "1/4 cup all purpose flour", "1/4 cup water"]
["In a Dutch oven, brown beef in oil;", "drain.", "Add cider vinegar, salt, thyme and pepper;", "bring to a boil.", "Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 1/4 hours.", "Add potatoes, carrots, celery and onions.", "Return to a boil.", "Reduce heat;", "cover and simmer for 30 to 35 minutes or until beef and vegetables are tender."]
["beef stew meat", "vegetable oil", "apple cider", "cider vinegar", "salt", "thyme", "pepper", "potatoes", "carrots", "celery", "onions", "flour", "water"]