Marlin's Beef Stew

By dkosik

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• 1/2 c. flour
• 3 tsp. shortening
• 1 med. onion, sliced
• 1 clove garlic
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• 1/2 tsp. cloves
• 1 tsp. lemon juice
• 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 4 c. boiling water
• 6 carrots, sliced
• 8 whole sm. onions
• 5 stalks celery, cliced

Preparation

Step 1

Dredge meat in flour. Melt shortening in heavy skillet or Dutch oven. Add beef, a few at a time, and saute until meat is evenly browned. Do not let meat to touch while browning. Add onion, garlic, seasonings and boiling water. Cover tightly and cook over low heat for 2 or 3 hours, until meat is tender. Add vegetables; continue cooking for 30 minutes, until vegetables are tender.