Old-Time Southern Beef Stew Recipe

Name: Old-Time Southern Beef Stew Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Cuisine: American, Southern
Ingredients: 2 lbs stew beef; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 cups water; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 clove peeled garlic; 1 or 2 bay leaves; 1 medium sliced onion; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1 dash or ground cloves allspice; 3 large sliced carrots; 4 quartered red potatoes; 3 ribs chopped celery; 2 tablespoons cornstarch