Ingredients
2 lb stew beef
2 tblsp vegetable oil
2 cups water
1 tblsp Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic
1 or 2 bay leaves
1 medium onion, sliced
1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
dash ground allspice or cloves
3 large carrots, sliced
3 ribs celery, chopped
2 tblsp cornstarch
Preparation
Brown meat in hot oil. Add Worcestershire, garlic, bay leaves, onion, salt, sugar, pepper, paprika, and allspice/cloves. Then add water. Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Remove bay leave and garlic clove. Add carrots and celery. Covert and cook 30 to 40 minutes longer. To thicken gravy, remove 2 cups hot liquid. In separate bowl, combine 1/4 cup water and corn starch until smooth. Mix with a little hot liquid and return to pot. Stir and cook until bubbling.
