Ole-Time Yummy Beef Stew

• 2 lb. beef chuck or lean stew meat, cut in 1 1/2 inch cubes
• 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 medium onion
• 1 or 2 bay leaves
• 1 Tbsp. salt
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• dash of ground allspice or cloves
• 6 carrots, pared and quartered
• 4 to 5 potatoes, pared and quartered
• 1 small onion

1. In Dutch oven, brown meat in 2 tablespoons hot shortening, turning often.
2. Add 2 cups hot water and next 9 ingredients. Cover; simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
3. Remove bay leaves and garlic.
4. Add vegetables (may need to add a little more hot water).
5. Cover and cook 30 to 40 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
6. Serves 6 to 8.

beef chuck, worcestershire sauce, clove garlic, onion, bay leaves, salt, sugar, paprika, pepper, ground allspice, carrots, potatoes, onion

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=817044 (may not work)