Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. stew beef
2 Tbsp. oil
1 large apple, shredded
1 medium onion, sliced
1 medium carrot, shredded
1/2 c. water
1/3 c. dry red wine
1 clove garlic, minced
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 small bay leaf
1/8 tsp. thyme
4 tsp. cornstarch
1/4 c. cold water

Preparation

Brown meat in oil.
Add next 9 ingredients.
Cover and cook over low heat for 2 hours.
Remove bay leaf.
Combine cornstarch and water.
Add to stew.
Serve with cooked noodles.