Beef with cornstarch

1 (16 ounce) can pitted dark sweet cherries in juice 1/4 cup ruby port 1/2 cup beef broth 1 teaspoon drained bottled horseradish 1 teaspoon tomato paste 1[...]

2 1/2 pounds beef extra lean 7 each carrots cut in 2 inch chunks 1 large onion slices cut in half and separated into rings 28 ounces tomatoes[...]

1/3 cup olive oil 1/2 cup sliced onion 1/2 cup carrot 1/2 cup celery 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon sage 1 bay leaf 3 allspice berries or 3 cloves 6[...]