Savory Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 1/2 lbs round steaks, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup onion, chopped
5 1/2 cups beef broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 bay leaf
1 lb red potatoes, unpeeled cut into large cubes
2 large carrots, sliced
1 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup green onion, sliced using white and green parts
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, quartered
2 cups beef broth
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Place oil, beef and onion into a large stockpot. Cook over medium heat until meat is browned and onions are translucent.
Add next 4 ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce and simmer until meat is tender, 60-90 minutes.
Add vegetables and mushrooms to pot. Simmer covered until tender, about 30 minutes.
In a medium bowl whisk together remaining ingredients. Pour into stew. Cook another 5-10 minutes until thickened, stirring constantly.
Remove bay leaf before serving.