Old-Time Beef Stew

• 2 Tbsp. oil or butter
• 2 lb. beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 c. hot water
• 1 tsp. meat magic
• 1/8 tsp. garlic powder or flakes
• 2 Tbsp. onion flakes
• 1 or 2 bay leaves
• 1 Tbsp. salt
• 1 Tbsp. sugar
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• dash of allspice and dash of cloves
• 6 carrots, pared and quartered
• 4 potatoes, pared and quartered
• 1 lb. small white onions

1. In Dutch oven, thoroughly brown meat in oil or butter, turning often.
2. Add 2 cups hot water and next 10 ingredients.
3. Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally to keep from sticking.
4. Remove bay leaves.
5. Add vegetables; cover and cook 30 to 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

oil, beef chuck, water, garlic, onion flakes, bay leaves, salt, sugar, black pepper, paprika, allspice, carrots, potatoes, white onions

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=682524 (may not work)