Beef Stew

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pounds beef (prepared for stew)
• Enough flour to coat
• 1/4 cup salted butter
• 2 Large onions (diced)
• 1 clove garlic (finely minced)
• 1 1/2 cups beef broth
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon tomato puree
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• Your choice of side (rice or pasta)

Instructions:

1. Coat beef generously with flour. In a dutch oven, cook to golden brown in butter. Mix in the onion and garlic; cook for ten minutes, stirring frequently. Pour in the beef broth, cider, puree and spices.
2. Reduce heat, cover and leave to simmer for around two hours, or until fully cooked. Serve with your choice of side (cooked pasta or rice).