Best Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs sirloin (cut in pieces)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
5 cups water
3 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 large potatoes, chopped
3 carrots, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water

Preparation

In a large saucepan brown beef pieces in vegetable oil. Add water.
Stir in ketchup, worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Cover with lid and turn heat to low for simmering stage. Let simmer for 2 1/2 hours.
Add potatoes (cut in large pieces), carrots, celery and onion. (Add approximately 1/2 cup of water, if needed.) Simmer until potatoes test done.
In a small bowl blend cornstarch with cold water and add to stew.
Serve over cooked rice and ENJOY!