German Beef Supper

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb. beef stew meat, cut in 1-inch cubes
• 2 Tbsp. Crisco
• 1 large apple, pared and shredded (1 c.)
• 1 medium carrot, shredded (1/2 c.)
• 1/2 onion, sliced
• 1/2 c. water
• 1/3 c. dry red wine
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 beef bouillon cubes
• 1 small bay leaf
• 1/8 tsp. dried thyme
• 4 tsp. cornstarch
• 1/4 c. cold water
• 1/4 tsp. Kitchen Bouquet
• 4 c. medium noodles, cooked and drained
• 1/4 tsp. poppy seed