Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 1 lb. beef chuck, trimmed and cut into 1 in. cubes (bite size)
• 2 tsp. vegetable oil
• 2 lg. yellow onions, thinly sliced (about 3 c.)
• 2 c. sliced mushrooms
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1- 6 oz. can of tomato paste
• 2 c. beef broth
• 4 c. sliced carrots
• 2 med. russet potatoes, thinly sliced (about 2 c.)
• 1 c. 1 in. green bean pieces
• 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 1 Tbsp. cold water
• 1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 seasoning packet for beef stew