Beef Stew

Directions

1. 1
   Brown stew meat in oil.
2. 2
   Add tomatoes, bay leaf, pepper, soy sauce and beef stock.
3. 3
   Bring to a boil.
4. 4
   Simmer 1 1/2 hours.
5. 5
   Cut the vegetables.
6. 6
   When meat is almost cooked, add carrots, celery and onion.
7. 7
   Bring to a boil and simmer 15 minutes.
8. 8
   Add potatoes and cook until tender.
9. 9
   Mix cornstarch and cold water.
10. 10
    Stir into stew and simmer a few minutes.
11. 11
    Good!
12. 12
    Serves 8 to 10.