Beef Stew Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. water
• 2 tbsp. cornstarch
• 3/4 cup peas
• 4 celery stalks cut into 1 inch pieces
• 4 carrots cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 pound potatoes peeled and cubed
• 1 tsp. dried rosemary or 1 sprig fresh
• 3 tbsp. tomato paste
• 6 cups beef broth
• 1/2 cup red wine optional
• 1 onion chopped
• 3 tbsp. olive oil
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 3 tbsp. flour
• 2 pounds stewing beef trimmed and cubed