Beef Stew Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pounds stew beef, lean, cut in 1-inch cubes
• 1 packet Lipton beefy onion soup mix
• 1 1/2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules or base
• 4 medium potatoes, cubed
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 1 stalk celery (sliced)
• 1 can whole tomatoes, with juice
• 1 clove crushed garlic
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with about 1/4 cup cold water

Preparation: