Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds stew beef cubed
• 24 ounces beef stock 
• 2 cups beefsteak tomatoes chopped
• 2 cups carrots chopped
• 1 cup celery chopped
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch 
• 6 cloves garlic smashed
• 8 servings olive oil 
• 1 cup onions diced
• 0.5 teaspoon pepper flakes red
• 8 servings salt and pepper 
• 0.5 teaspoon turmeric 

Equipment

• pot

Directions

1. In a large stew pot over medium-high heat, add 4 tablespoons olive oil.
2. Add onions, carrots, celery, garlic, cornstarch, tomatoes, turmeric, and red pepper flakes.
3. Saute for 5 to 7 minutes.
4. Add the stew beef and the beef stock.
5. Add salt and pepper to taste. Reduce heat and let stew simmer for 1 hour 30 minutes. Stir periodically.
6. Serve hot.