Jamaican-Style Beef Stew

• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 1/2 lbs boneless beef top sirloin steaks, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
• 5 plum tomatoes, finely chopped
• 3 large carrots, cut into 1/2 inch slices
• 3 celery ribs, cut into 1/2 inch slices
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
• 3/4 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
• 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons steak sauce
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• hot cooked rice (optional) or mashed potatoes (optional)

1. In a dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add sugar; cook and stir for 1 minute or until lightly browned.
3. Add beef and brown on all sides.
4. Stir in the vegetables, broth, barbecue sauce, soy sauce, steak sauce, and seasonings.
5. Bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 to 1 1/4 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender.
7. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into stew.
8. Bring to a boil and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
9. Serve with rice or potatoes if desired.

canola oil, sugar, sirloin, tomatoes, carrots, celery, green onions, barbecue sauce, beef broth, soy sauce, steak sauce, garlic, thyme, ground allspice, pepper, hot pepper, cornstarch, cold water, rice

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/jamaican-style-beef-stew-314080 (may not work)