Western Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. boneless stew meat
4 red potatoes, peeled and quartered
4 carrots, scraped and sliced
3 ribs celery, sliced
1 1/2 onions, chopped
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 Tbsp. Kitchen Bouquet
1 Tbsp. salt
1 small can Mexene chili powder
1 qt. water
2 Tbsp. cornstarch

Preparation

Bring to boil everything except potatoes and cornstarch. Reduce heat; simmer in covered pot for 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
Add potatoes; cook for 30 more minutes.
Dissolve cornstarch in 1/2 cup cold water.
Add to cooked ingredients; bring back to boil for 2 minutes to thicken.
Good to cook ahead and take on a camping trip or to have in cold weather.