Southern Beef Stew Recipe - Paula Deen

Ingredients

• 2 lbs stew beef
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 clove peeled garlic
• 1 or 2 bay leaves
• 1 medium sliced onion
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 dash or ground cloves allspice
• 3 large sliced carrots
• 4 quartered red potatoes
• 3 ribs chopped celery
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch