Winter Beef Stew

2 pounds beef stew meat  (cubed)

4 cubes beef bouillon, crumbled

4 cups water

3 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 1/2 tablespoon parsley

1/2 black pepper

1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning 

4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed

4 carrots cut

4 Celery stalks

1 medium chopped onion

2 tablespoons of cornstarch

2 tablespoons warm water

• In a large pot or crockpot, cook beef in oil medium heat until brown, add bouillon  in 2 tablespoons in water and dissolve in pot.  Stir in parsley and pepper, Italian seasoning. Bring to slow boil,  reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 hour.

• Stir potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion into the pot. Dissolve cornstarch in 2 teaspoons cold water and stir into stew. Cover and simmer 1 hour more.

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