Beef Stew

Beef Stew

2 pounds beef roast

1 Tbsp oil

1 tsp fresh ground pepper

1/2 tsp thyme

1/2 tsp rosemary

1/2 tsp oregano

1 tsp garlic powder

2 bay leaves

2 tbsp soy sauce

2 tbsp tomato sauce

28 ounces beef broth

2 cups red potatoes, cut into 1 inch cubes

1 cup carrots but into 1 inch pieces

3 celery stalks, including the leaves

1/2 onion, cubed into 1 inch pieces

2 tbsp corn starch

1 Tbsp water

Instructions

1. Brown the beef in 1 tbsp oil. Add the pepper, thyme, rosemary, oregano, and garlic. 

2. When the beef is browned, add soy sauce, tomato sauce and cook for another 30 - 60 seconds. Add the beef broth and bay leaves and bring to a simmer.

3. Place beef mixture into a crock pot, add vegetables, and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours. 

4. Before serving, mix corn starch with 2 tbsp water. Stir into stew and return to simmer to thicken.

5. Season with additional salt to taste.

6. Enjoy!