Rustic Beef Stew

Ingredients

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1 1/4 pounds stewing beef, cut in 1 –

Inch cut

6 garlic lobes, chop

8 cups beef broth or canned beef stock

2 tablespoons of tomato paste

1 tablespoon of sugar

1 tablespoon of dried thyme

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

2 bay leaves

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter