Beef Stew...

2 pounds cubed beef stew meat
3 tbsp. vegetable oil
4 cups beef broth
1 tsp. dried rosemary
1 tsp. dried parsely
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
3 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large onion, chopped
2 tsp. cornstarch
2 tsp. cold water

In a large pot or dutch oven, cook beef in oil over medium heat until brown. Add beef broth, rosemary, parsley and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 hour.

Stir in potatoes, carrots, celery and onion into the pot. Dissolvee cornstarch in cold water and stir into stew. Cover and simmer 1 hour more.