Diabetic Savory Beef Stew

• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 2 1/2 lbs eye of round roast, visible fat removed, bite-size pieces
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 cup finely chopped onion (about 2 medium)
• 5 1/2 cups beef broth (low-sodium variety)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
• 1 teaspoon dried marjoram, crumbled
• 1 bay leaf, broken in half
• 1 lb red potatoes, unpeeled (about 3 medium)
• 2 large carrots
• 8 ounces fresh mushrooms (3 to 3-1/2)
• 1 cup red bell pepper, diced (1 medium)
• 1/2 cup green onion, thinly sliced (green and white parts)
• 2 cups beef broth (low-sodium variety)
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup tomato paste (low sodium variety)
• 1 teaspoon salt-free Italian herb seasoning
• 3/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

1. * Preheat broiler.
2. * Lightly spray a broiler pan and rack with vegetable oil spray. Broil meat about 6 inches from heat for 15 to 20 minutes, or until meat is brown on all sides, turning occasionally.
3. * Spray a stock pot with vegetable oil spray and heat over medium-high heat. Add oil and swirl to coat bottom of pot. Saute onions until translucent.
4. * Add meat, any pan juices, 5-1/2 cups broth, thyme, marjoram, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1-1/2 hours or until meat is tender.
5. * Meanwhile, cut potatoes into chunks, slice carrots, and quarter mushrooms. Add to pot. Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
6. * Add bell pepper and green onion.
7. * In a medium bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients. Pour into stew. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low. Cook for 5 minutes, or until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove bay leaf before serving stew.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/diabetic-savory-beef-stew-396650 (may not work)