Apple Cider Stew

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1/4 tsp dried thyme, crushed
• 2 pounds beef stew meat
• 3 tbsp cooking oil
• 2 cups apple cider
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tbsp vinegar
• 4 carrots, sliced
• 4 potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• 2 onions, sliced
• 1 rib celery, sliced
• 1 apple, chopped