Ginger Beef and Vegetable Stew

• oil1 tablespoon
• beef stew meat↗1 1⁄2 lbs
• small onions, quartered↗4
• water↗1 1⁄2 cups
• dry sherry or 1/3 cup beef broth↗1⁄3 cup
• sugar↗1 tablespoon
• ginger↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• soy sauce↗3 tablespoons
• (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables, broccoli carrots water chestnuts and red peppers1
• water↗2 tablespoons
• cornstarch↗2 tablespoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat oil in Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium-high heat until hot.

2. 2

   Brown beef.

3. 3

   Add onions, 1 1/2 cups water, sherry, sugar, ginger and soy sauce; mix well.

4. 4

   Bring to a boil Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours or until beef is tender, stirring occasionally.

5. 5

   Add vegetables.

6. 6

   Bring to a boil.

7. 7

   Reduce heat; cover and simmer 5 to 7 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.

8. 8

   In small jar with tight fitting lid, combine 2 tablespoons water and cornstarch; shake well to blend.

9. 9

   Gradually add to stew, stirring constantly.

10. 10

    Cook about 1 minute or until thickened, stirring constantly.