Gerry's Irish Beef Stew

Ingredients

• tablespoon vegetable oil
• pound beef sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
• large onion, chopped
• medium carrots, chopped
• ribscelery, chopped
• cup shot water
• 1/2 tablespoon sdry brown gravy mix
• cubesbeef bouillon
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• medium potatoes, cubed
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Heat vegetable oil in a stockpot over medium heat. Add beef and cook until browned on all sides, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in onion, carrots, and celery.
2. Mix water, gravy mix, and bouillon together in a small bowl; pour into the stockpot. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, and oregano. Cover and simmer over low heat for 1 hour.
3. Stir in potatoes. Cover and simmer until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.