Name: Old Fashioned Beef Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 110 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds beef stew meat ((cubed chuck roast)); 4 tablespoons cornstarch (divided); 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 cloves minced garlic; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 4 cups beef broth; 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce; 1 1/2 pounds red potatoes (cut into bite-sized chunks); 10 ounces pearl onions; 4 carrots (peeled and sliced); 4 celery ribs (sliced); 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon allspice; 1/4 cup cold water