Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. top round, cubed
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. salt
pepper
1 bouillon cube
1 (16 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
1/4 lb. fresh mushrooms
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large potato, peeled and sliced
2 small carrots, sliced
1/2 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. marjoram

Preparation

Salt and pepper beef.
Brown beef in pan sprayed with nonstick spray.
Add stewed tomatoes and bouillon cube.
Stir in mushrooms and celery.
Cover and simmer 1 hour.
Add potatoes, onion, carrots and remaining seasonings.
Continue cooking for another hour or until meat is tender.
Combine cornstarch with small amount of water, add to stew.
Serves 5.