Beef Stew
["1 lb. beef chuck, trimmed and cut into 1 in. cubes (bite size)", "2 tsp. vegetable oil", "2 lg. yellow onions, thinly sliced (about 3 c.)", "2 c. sliced mushrooms", "2 cloves garlic, minced", "1- 6 oz. can of tomato paste", "2 c. beef broth", "4 c. sliced carrots", "2 med. russet potatoes, thinly sliced (about 2 c.)", "1 c. 1 in. green bean pieces", "1 Tbsp. cornstarch", "1 Tbsp. cold water", "1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley", "1 bay leaf", "1 seasoning packet for beef stew"]
["In a large non-stick pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add beef; saute until browned, about 6 minutes. Place on plate."]
["beef chuck", "vegetable oil", "yellow onions", "mushrooms", "garlic", "tomato paste", "beef broth", "carrots", "russet potatoes", "green bean", "cornstarch", "cold water", "fresh parsley", "bay leaf", "packet"]