Autumn Vegetable Beef Stew

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 8 hours

Ingredients:

• 1 to 1 1/2 pounds lean stewing beef, cut in 1-inch cubes
• 1 slice bacon, diced
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 cup apple cider
• 1 1/2 pounds potatoes (about 5 or 6 medium potatoes), diced
• 2 medium carrots, peeled, thinly sliced
• 2 ribs celery, thinly sliced
• 1 1/2 cups diced rutabaga
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

Preparation: