Hawaiian Beef Stew
Ingredients:
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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4 pounds stew beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
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5 cloves garlic, minced
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½ cup red wine
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5 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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1 onion, cut into chunks
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10 cups water
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1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
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2 tablespoons salt, or to taste
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2 tablespoons white sugar
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3 bay leaves
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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4 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
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3 potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces, or to taste
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¼ cup cornstarch
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¼ cup water