Beef Stew

By mariannefeldman

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef chuck, cut in 1 1/2" cubes
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 bay leaf
• 3/4 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• dash ground cloves
• 6 carrots, chopped
• 4 potatoes, cubed
• Optional: 1/2 cup white wine

Preparation

Step 1

Brown meat in hot oil

Add 2 cups hot water & next 9 ingredients

Cover, simmer 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally

Add vegetables, cook additional 30 - 40 mins til tender

Optional: skim fat from liquid, measure 1 3/4 cup liquid. Combine 1/4 cup water & 2 tbs flour til smooth; slowly stir into hot liquid, cook & stir til bubbly; return to stew to thicken