Beef Stew

My boys enjoying the beef stew, aren't they handsome?!

2 - 2 1/2 lbs stew meat

2 Tbsp veg oil

3 cups beef broth

1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce

2 cloves garlic, peeled

2 bay leaves

3/4 cup red wine, optional

1 med. onion, chopped

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1/2 tsp paprika

3 lg carrots. sliced

3 lg potatoes, cut up

8 oz. fresh mushrooms, cleaned and halved

2 Tbsp cornstarch

Brown meat in hot oil. Add broth, worcestershire sauce, wine, garlic, bay leaves, onion, salt, pepper and paprika. Cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours. Remove bay leaves and garlic cloves. Add vegetables, cover and cook 30 minutes, or until tender. To thicken gravy, in another bowl, mix cornstarch with 1/4 cup water. Mix in a little of the hot gravy, then add all back into the stew. Stir and cook until thickened and bubbly.

I usually serve in a bowl over rice. You can really use any vegetables you like, these are just the ones we like, be creative.

Enjoy :)