HARVEST BEEF STEW

*2014 Collection*

3 TB shortening
3 medium onions
2 pounds beef stew meat or short ribs
1-1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

1/2 tsp thyme
3 TB ketchup
1-1/2 cups cider or apple juice
3 potatoes
6 carrots

1. Melt shortening in skillet or Dutch oven. Brown onions in hot fat, push aside and brown meat. Add salt, pepper,thyme and 1 cup of cider. Cover and cook very slowly until meat is tender, 2-3 hours.

2. Pare and cut potatoes and carrots into sixths; add to meat, sprinkle with extra salt and pepper. Add remaining cider or apple juice; cover and cook 30-45 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Serves 6.

(Source: Dorothy Dean & kappboom photo)