Beef Stew
["3 Tbsp. Mazola corn oil", "2 lb. stewing beef, cut in 2-inch cubes", "1 beef bouillon cube", "2 tsp. salt", "1 bay leaf", "1/4 tsp. crushed dried thyme leaves", "4 1/2 c. water", "6 carrots, cut in 3-inch strips", "12 small white onions", "1/4 c. Argo cornstarch"]
["In skillet, heat corn oil over medium heat.", "Add beef; brown on all sides.", "Add next 4 ingredients and 4 cups of the water. Cover; bring to boil.", "Reduce heat; simmer 1 1/2 hours.", "Add carrots and onions.", "Simmer 1/2 hour or until tender.", "Mix cornstarch and 1/2 cup water.", "Stir into beef mixture.", "Bring to boil, stirring constantly.", "Boil 1 minute.", "Makes 6 servings."]
["corn oil", "stewing beef", "salt", "bay leaf", "thyme", "water", "carrots", "white onions", "cornstarch"]