Cider Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. stew beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 Tbsp. margarine
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
2 c. water
1 c. apple cider
1/2 c. A.1. steak sauce
2 tsp. dried thyme leaves
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 bay leaf
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
3 medium carrots, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen cut green beans

Preparation

In large heavy pot, over medium-high heat, brown half the beef at a time in margarine.
Return beef to pot.
Stir in flour, gradually stir in water, cider and steak sauce.
Over high heat, bring to a boil; stir in thyme, pepper and bay leaf.
Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 2 hours.
Add potatoes, carrots, onion and beans.
Cover and cook for 30 minutes more or until vegetables are tender.
Discard bay leaf before serving.