Beef Stew

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds stewing beef trimmed and cubed
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 6 cups beef broth
• 1 pound potatoes peeled and cubed
• 3 carrots cut into 1 inch pieces
• 3 stalks celery cut into 1 inch pieces
• 8 oz baby bella mushrooms, quartered
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water

Directions:

1. Combine flour, garlic powder and salt & pepper. Toss beef in flour mixture. 
2. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Cook the beef and onions until browned.
3. Add beef broth scraping up any brown bits in the pan with a wooden spoon.
4. Stir in all remaining ingredients except for cornstarch and water. Reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer 1 hour or until beef is tender.
5. Mix equal parts cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Add the slurry to the boiling stew. Simmer 5-10 minutes before serving . Season with salt & pepper to taste.