My Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 1, 8oz can(s) tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoon(s) vinegar
• 1 tablespoon(s) chili powder
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 teaspoon(s) salt
• 1 teaspoon(s) garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) allspice
• 3 pound(s) lean stew meat
• 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
• 1 cup(s) beef broth
• 1 cup(s) water
• medium potatoes peeled and quartered
• medium carrots cut in large pieces

Preparation

1. Brown the stew meat in olive oil in a large stew pot. Add remaining remaining ingredients except for potatoes and carrots. Bring to a boil and then cover and simmer for one hour. Add potatoes and carrots and simmer an additional 30-40 minutes or until tender. Thicken with some cornstarch and water mixed together.