Beef Stew with cornstarch

2 -3 lbs stewing beef 1 red onion 2 garlic cloves , minced 24 ounces dark beer (Guinness for instance) 1/2 cup beef broth 3 cups mushrooms salt & freshly[...]

1 lb beef stew meat 3 teaspoons beef bouillon granules 2 cups water 5 ounces dry red wine 3 3/4 cups frozen stew vegetables 2 tablespoons cornstarch 3 garlic[...]