Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. stew beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 1/2 c. chopped onions
1 (10.5 oz.) can beef broth
1 clove garlic
2 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. sweet basil
1/2 c. chopped celery
3 medium potatoes, diced
1/4 c. oil
1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes, cut up (I use about a qt.)
2 Tbsp. parsley flakes
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 bay leaf
6 chopped carrots
cornstarch

Preparation

Brown stew beef in the oil in a Dutch oven.
Add onions, tomatoes, beef broth, celery and spices.
Cook until meat is tender.
Add carrots and potatoes; cook until they are tender. Before serving, add enough cornstarch to thicken.
Serves 8.