INGREDIENTS
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1/4 cup vegetable oil
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2 lbs stewing beef, cut into 1 inch cubes
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1/2 cup chopped onion
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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4 cups water
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1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
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4 bay leaves
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1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves (or 1 sprig fresh)
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1 lb peeled carrot, cut in large pieces
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3 potatoes, diced
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1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas
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1/4 cup cornstarch, mixed in (optional)
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1/2 cup cold water (optional)
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3 -5 drops maggi seasoning