Ingredients
2 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes2 tablespoons butter2 medium onions, cut into wedges2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/8 teaspoon salt2 cups water2 tablespoons apple juice2 bay leaves2 whole allspice2 whole cloves2 medium carrots, sliced2 medium apples, peeled and cut into wedges
Preparation
In a Dutch oven, over medium heat, brown beef in butter. Add onions; cook until lightly browned. Sprinkle with flour and salt. Gradually add water and apple juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
Place the bay leaves, allspice and cloves in a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag. Add to pan.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until meat is almost tender.
Add carrots and apples; cover and simmer 15 minutes longer or until the meat, carrots and apples are tender. Discard spice bag. Thicken if desired.
