Ginger Beef And Vegetable Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon oil
1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat
4 small onions, quartered
1 1/2 cups water
1/3 cup dry sherry or 1/3 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ginger
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables, broccoli carrots water chestnuts and red peppers
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Preparation

Heat oil in Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium-high heat until hot.
Brown beef.
Add onions, 1 1/2 cups water, sherry, sugar, ginger and soy sauce; mix well.
Bring to a boil Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours or until beef is tender, stirring occasionally.
Add vegetables.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer 5 to 7 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
In small jar with tight fitting lid, combine 2 tablespoons water and cornstarch; shake well to blend.
Gradually add to stew, stirring constantly.
Cook about 1 minute or until thickened, stirring constantly.