Beef Stew
["2 lb. stew beef, cut into 1-inch cubes", "1 1/2 c. chopped onions", "1 (10.5 oz.) can beef broth", "1 clove garlic", "2 1/2 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. sweet basil", "1/2 c. chopped celery", "3 medium potatoes, diced", "1/4 c. oil", "1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes, cut up (I use about a qt.)", "2 Tbsp. parsley flakes", "1/4 tsp. pepper", "1 bay leaf", "6 chopped carrots", "cornstarch"]
["Brown stew beef in the oil in a Dutch oven.", "Add onions, tomatoes, beef broth, celery and spices.", "Cook until meat is tender.", "Add carrots and potatoes; cook until they are tender. Before serving, add enough cornstarch to thicken.", "Serves 8."]
["stew beef", "onions", "beef broth", "clove garlic", "salt", "sweet basil", "celery", "potatoes", "oil", "tomatoes", "parsley flakes", "pepper", "bay leaf", "carrots", "cornstarch"]