Hearty Beef Stew

This beef stew is a hearty, thick version
that is surprisingly quick and easy.
Served with a salad and Italian bread,
this meal is sure to satisfy the whole family.

Ingredients:
1 pound stew meat, cubed
2 medium onions, chopped.
6 medium potatoes, pealed and cubed
1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup corn starch or white flour
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
8 cups water

Directions:
In a large covered soup pot,
combine stew meat, onion, garlic,
salt and pepper, and olive oil
and saute over medium to high heat
until meat is browned and onions
are wilted, stirring often.
Add water and carrots.
Stir and bring to a boil.
Lower temperature and simmer
for approximately 20 minutes.
Add potatoes and return to a boil.
Reduce temperature and simmer for
approximately 30 minutes, or until
potatoes and carrots are cooked.
Combine cornstarch and approximately
one cup of warm water in a cup.
Bring stew to a boil, and slowly pour
in the combined cornstarch and water mix.
Stir until completely mixed.
This will thicken your stew
to a more hearty consistency.