Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 pounds stew meat lean
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 whole garlic cloves
• 2 fresh bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 dash all-spice
• 2 cups carrots ea chopped, chopped celery, diced russet potatoes
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/3 cup water