Mother's Beef STew - Yes, I can still cook!

Mother's Beef Stew

I found this recipe in MOther Earth's News magazine when I was single and living in Sacramento, CAlifornia! Best Beef Stew recipe ever!
Mother's Beef Stew
2 pounds stew beef, cut into 2 inch chunks
3 tblsp oil
1 package beef stew spices/flavoring
2 cups apple juice OR apple cider
1/2 cup water
2 tblsp cider vinegar
1 onion, chopped
pile of chopped carrots (at least 5)
pile of chopped potatoes (at least 4)
your choice...frozen corn, or a can of peas or some mushrooms or or or

The best pot for this is one of those heavy iron pots, since for the tenderest of beef, it needs to simmer for mebbe 90 minutes. Brown meat in oil. Add package of spices, apple juice or cider, water and vinegar. Simmer until meat is almost tender. Be sure to SIMMER and stir often - you don't want to burn the beef.Check the level of the broth as it simmers. More apple juice/cider might need to be added as the broth will simmer down.

Add vegetables. Simmer until veggies are tender.

Very Much Yum!