Tom's Beef Stew

INGREDIENTS

• 2lb stew meat
• 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 cups water
• 1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
• 1-3 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1-2 bay leaves
• 3 large carrots, sliced
• 2 Tbsp corn starch (optional)
• 1 onion, small/med, sliced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• Dash of Allspice
• 3 ribs celery, chopped
• 4-6 small russet potatoes, diced

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Brown meat in oil, place meat and juice in a large pot.
2. Add water, worcestershire, onion, salt, sugar, pepper, paprika, and allspice.
3. Place garlic and bay leaves in spice ball and place in pot.
4. Cover and simmer 1.5 hours; Add water as desired.
5. Rmoeve spice ball, add carrots and celery.
6. Cover and simmer ~30 minutes
7. Add potatoes and simmer 20-30 minutes.
8. To thicken, mix 1/4 cup water with cornstarch and add to pot.
9. Cook until bubbly and serve.