Ginger Beef And Vegetable Stew

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat
• 4 small onions, quartered
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/3 cup dry sherry or 1/3 cup beef broth
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables, broccoli carrots water chestnuts and red peppers
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

1. Heat oil in Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium-high heat until hot.
2. Brown beef.
3. Add onions, 1 1/2 cups water, sherry, sugar, ginger and soy sauce; mix well.
4. Bring to a boil Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours or until beef is tender, stirring occasionally.
5. Add vegetables.
6. Bring to a boil.
7. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 5 to 7 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
8. In small jar with tight fitting lid, combine 2 tablespoons water and cornstarch; shake well to blend.
9. Gradually add to stew, stirring constantly.
10. Cook about 1 minute or until thickened, stirring constantly.

oil, beef stew meat, onions, water, sherry, sugar, ginger, soy sauce, mixed vegetables, water, cornstarch

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/ginger-beef-and-vegetable-stew-90578 (may not work)