Beef Stew

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 stalks celery, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound beef, cubed
3 potatoes, diced
6 cups water
3 tablespoons sweet rice flour
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper to taste

Pour oil in large pot and heat over medium-high heat. Stir in celery, carrots and onion. Saute until tender (3 to 5 minutes). Add beef and garlic.

Add potatoes and water. Boil until potatoes are slightly tender (about 10 minutes).

Reduce heat. Add salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce.

In a mug or small bowl, combine about 1 cup of the stew broth with the rice flour. Whisk well to remove lumps. Return broth and rice mixture to pot and stir well.

Simmer until ready to eat.