German Beef Stew Recipe

1-1/2 lbs Stew Meat
2 Tbsp Oil
2 Carrots, shredded
1 Apple, cored and diced
1/2 cup Onion
1 cup Water
1/3 cup Wine
2 Beef Bouillon cubes
1 clove Garlic (minced)
1/8 tsp. Thyme
1 Bay Leaf
1 Tbsp Cornstarch
1/4 cup cold Water
Noodles
Brown meat in oil, add carrot, apple, onion, 1 cup water, wine,
bouillon, garlic, thyme, bay leaf. Cover and cook over low heat for
1-1/2 hours or till beef is tender. Remove bay leaf. Combine
cornstarch and cold water, add to beef mixture. Cook and stir till
thick and bubbly. Serve over hot noodles. (Can be prepared in
crock pot)