simple (crock-pot) beef stroganoff

Ingredients

• 2 lb - beef stew meat
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• 2 1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
• 3/4 cup sliced green onions or 1 med chopped onion
• 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano (crushed)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (crushed)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 - bay leaf
• 2 1/2 cups beef broth, reduced sodium
• 2/3 cup red cooking wine
• 1 1/2 cups light sour cream
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• sprig fresh parsley (optional)