Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. stew meat or beef, cut in cubes
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 c. water
1 c. tomato juice
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 c. chopped celery
4 large carrots, sliced
1 pkg. frozen peas
1 Tbsp. catsup
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. Kitchen Bouquet

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in a heavy pan.
Cover and bake at 300\u00b0 for 3 to 3 1/2 hours or at 250\u00b0 for 3 1/2 to 5 hours. Thicken with 2 tablespoons cornstarch, mixed with 1/2 cup water a few minutes before serving.