Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 2 pounds stew beef
• 3 medium potatoes cubed
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 clove garlic peeled
• 1 or 2 bay leaves
• 1 medium onion sliced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• Dash ground allspice or ground cloves
• 3 large carrots sliced
• 3 ribs celery chopped
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch