Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
• 2 teaspoons olive or canola oil
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans beef broth
• 2 cups peeled, cubed potatoes
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 1 tablespoon onion soup mix
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 cup white wine or additional beef broth