C.s.beef Stew

1/2 c Cornstarch

2 t Salt

1/4 t Pepper

1/2 t Paprika

1 1/2 lb Stewing beef

3 T Oil

1 1/2 c Carrots

5 ea Potatoes

4 ea Onions

3 ea Stalks celery

1 cn Mushroom soup

1 pk Onion soup mix

1 t Liquid gravy browning

1 T Worcestershire sauce

1 3/4 c Milk

combine cornstarch, salt & paprika. Dredge meat lightly with mixture, reserve rest of mixture. Toss meat cubes with oil in oven proof casserole. Bake uncovered in 450 oven 30 min., Stir once. Add carrots, celery & onion and potatoes. Combine rest of cornstarch, mushroom soup, onion soup mix, worcestershire sauce and gravy browning, gradually add milk. Pour over meat and vegetables, cover and bake in reduced heated oven at 350 F for 1 hour, Stir and bake another 45 min. or until meat is tender.