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:
Place carrots, potatoes, and apples in Crock Pot. Add meat and sprinkle with salt, thyme, and chopped onion. Pour cider over meat. Cover and cook on LOW heat for 8 to 10 hours. 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.