Beef Stew

By dkosik

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. beef, cubed
• 2 T. oil
• 4 c. boiling water
• 1 T. lemon juice
• 1 tsp. Worcestershire
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 med. onion, sliced
• 1 to 2 bay leaves
• 1 T. salt
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• Dash allspice or cloves
• 6 carrots, sliced
• 10 sm. white onions
• 6 potatoes, cubed

Preparation

Step 1

Thoroughly brown meat on all sides in hot fat. Add water, lemon juice, Worcestershire, garlic, onion, bay leaves, salt, sugar, pepper, paprika and allspice or cloves. Cover; simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add water if necessary. Remove bay leaves and garlic. Add carrots, onions potatoes. Cover and cook until vegetables are done. Remove meat and vegetables and thicken liquid with flour and water. Pour over meat and vegetables.