Hearty Beef Stew

Difficulty: easy Prep Time: More than 15 Minutes Total Time: More than 1 hour
1⁄4 cup oil
2 lbs beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tbsp soya sauce
4 tbsp black pepper
2 tbsp savoury
4 tbsp fresh garlic, minced
4 carrots, peeled and sliced
1 large onion, peeled and sliced
6 stalks celery, sliced
1 small turnip, diced large
4 cups beef stock
1 cup cold water
5 tbsp flour

Heat oil in large pot on the stove. Add beef and seasoning; cook until beef is browned. Add garlic and remaining vegetables. Add stock; cover and let simmer for 30 min. on low heat. Mix cold water and flour together to make a thickener and stir into the stew. Let simmer for another 10 min. till slightly thick. If it seems too thick, add more water.