Cornell Cooperative Extension | Irish Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 pound lean stewing beef, cubed
• 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups sliced carrots
• 1 cup sliced celery
• 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
• 4 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
• 2 Tbs. cornstarch
• 1/2 cup cold water