Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 2 pounds cubed beef stew meat 
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil 
• 4 cubes beef bouillon, crumbled 
• 4 cups water 
• 1 tsp dried rosemary 
• 1 tsp dried parsley 
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 
• 3 large potatoes, peeled and cubed 
• 4 carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces 
• 4 stalks celery, cut into 1 inch pieces 
• 1 large onion, chopped 
• 2 tsp cornstarch 
• 2 tsp cold water 

Directions

1. In a large pot or dutch oven, cook beef in oil over medium heat until brown. Dissolve bouillon in water and pour into pot. Stir in rosemary, parsley and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 hour.
2. Stir potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion into the pot. Dissolve cornstarch in 2 teaspoons cold water and stir into stew. Cover and simmer 1 hour more.