Pork Stew Provencal

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs trimmed & cubed pork loin
• 4 russet potatoes or 4 red potatoes, unpeeled & scrubbed, cut into cubes
• 2 cups frozen green beans
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 cups warm water
• 3 beef bouillon cubes (see note) or 3 teaspoons beef base (see note)
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup cornstarch