Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. Mazola corn oil
2 lb. stewing beef, cut in 2-inch cubes
1 beef bouillon cube
2 tsp. salt
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp. crushed dried thyme leaves
4 1/2 c. water
6 carrots, cut in 3-inch strips
12 small white onions
1/4 c. Argo cornstarch

Preparation

In skillet, heat corn oil over medium heat.
Add beef; brown on all sides.
Add next 4 ingredients and 4 cups of the water. Cover; bring to boil.
Reduce heat; simmer 1 1/2 hours.
Add carrots and onions.
Simmer 1/2 hour or until tender.
Mix cornstarch and 1/2 cup water.
Stir into beef mixture.
Bring to boil, stirring constantly.
Boil 1 minute.
Makes 6 servings.