Ingredients
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1 tbsp vegetable oil
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Two kg stewing beef
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½ cup chopped onion
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½ cup sliced celery
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3 cups beef broth
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2 carrots
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2 medium potatoes
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½ cup baby lima beans
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1 cup apple juice
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½ cup frozen corn kernels
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12 small white onions
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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2 tbsp flour
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2 tbsp cold water
Directions
In a large saucepan over medium heat, brown the beef in the vegetable oil, add onion and celery and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes longer.
Add beef broth and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 to 1½ hours.
Add the carrots, potatoes, lima beans, and apple juice; simmer for about 30 to 40 minute longer, or until vegetables are tender.
Add drained onions and corn; continue cooking for 5 to 10 minutes.
In a small bowl or cup, combine flour with cold water until smooth.
Add the mixture to the simmering broth, a little at a time, until stew is thickened.
Taste and add salt and pepper.
Serve with home-made bread.
By Diana Rattray for thespruceeats.com