Hearty Hunter's Stew Recipe

• 2 tbsp. veg. oil
• 2 lbs. beef chunk or possibly venison, cut in 1-inch cubes
• 4 1/4 c. water, divided
• 1/2 c. tomato juice
• 2 med. onions, cut in wedges
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 bay leaves
• 2-3 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 6 carrots, pared and quartered
• 1 rutabaga, peeled and cubed
• 6 med. potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 1 c. frzn peas
• 1 tbsp. cornstarch
• Baking pwdr biscuits, optional

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