Busy Day Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 1 boneless beef chuck roast (1 to 1-1/2 pounds) -
• 1 envelope onion soup mix -
• 2 teaspoons browning sauce, optional -
• 1/2 teaspoon salt -
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper -
• 6 cups water -
• 2 cups cubed peeled potatoes (1/2-inch pieces) -
• 6 to 8 medium carrots, cut into chunks -
• 1 medium onion, chopped -
• 1 cup frozen peas, thawed -
• 1 cup frozen corn, thawed, optional -
• 5 tablespoons cornstarch -
• 6 tablespoons cold water -