Wine Braised Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs beef steaks, cubed
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 2 cups sliced mushrooms
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
• 12 baby carrots
• 6 small potatoes, halved
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 large bay leaves
• 1 -2 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/4 cup cold water
• salt and pepper