Beef Bourguignonne

Ingredients

• 3 lb. beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/2 c. light brown sugar
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp. oregano
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. celery salt
• 1 (10 1/2 oz.) can beef consomme
• 1 (10 1/2 oz.) can onion soup
• 1 c. V-8 juice
• 1 c. dry Burgundy wine
• 3 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 1/3 c. water