King Ranch Beef Stew

• 2 lbs beef chuck, cut in 1 1/4-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 -2 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 6 carrots, quartered
• 1 lb boiling onions
• 3 medium potatoes, cubed
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1/4 cup cold water

1. Brown meat in a large saucepan.
2. Stir in beef broth, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, sliced onion, sugar & spices.
3. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer until beef is nearly tender, 1 to 1 1/4 hours.
4. Stir in veggies. Bring to a boil, then simmer 30 minutes more.
5. Combine flour and water in jar. Shake until smooth. Stir into stew.
6. Cook and stir until slightly thickened and bubbly. Season to taste.

beef chuck, cooking oil, beef broth, lemon juice, worcestershire sauce, garlic, onion, bay leaf, sugar, black pepper, paprika, carrots, boiling onions, potatoes, flour, cold water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/king-ranch-beef-stew-238554 (may not work)