Directions:
1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and brown the stew beef for 2-3 minutes. Transfer the browned beef to a crock pot.
2. Add 2 cups of water, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, bay leaves, onion, salt, raw sugar, black pepper, smoked paprika, turmeric, onion powder, ground cloves, carrots, and celery to the crock pot. Stir to combine.
3. Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
4. About 45 minutes before serving, mix ¼ cup of cold water with 2 tablespoons of corn starch in a small bowl until fully dissolved. Stir this mixture into the crock pot along with the Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix.
