Brown Stew and Noodles

1 1/2 pounds stew beef, cubed
2 tablespoons Crisco?
1 large apple, pared and shredded
1/2 cup carrots, shredded
1/2 cup water
1/2 onion, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 beef bouillon cubes, minced
4 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
1/4 teaspoon Kitchen Bouquet?

Brown meat in Crisco?; drain. Add apple, carrots, onion, 1/2 cup water, salt, pepper, garlic and bouillon cube. Place in saucepan; bring to boil. Simmer about 2 hours.

Combine cornstarch with 1/4 cup cold water and Kitchen Bouquet; add to meat mixture. Stir until thick, and serve over hot noodles.