Sweet & Sour Beef Stew

Ingredients
1.5 lbs. beef stew meat, cut into 1" cubes (London Broil works well)
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 cup carrots, chopped
1 cup onions, sliced
1-8 oz. can tomato sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
4 tsp. cornstarch
3/4 cup water, divided
1 tsp. salt

Directions
Brown meat in hot oil. Add the next six ingredients, 1/2 cup water and salt. Cover and cook over low heat until meat is tender (about two hours). Combine cornstarch and 1/4 cup cold water; add to beef mixture. Cook and stir until thick and bubbly. Serve over egg noodles. Serves 4.