Old Time Beef Stew

• 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut in small cubes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 or 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• Dash ground allspice or cloves
• 6 carrots, pared and quartered
• 4 potatoes, pared and quartered
• 1 pound small white onions
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1. In Dutch oven, thoroughly brown meat in 2 tablespoons olive oil, turning often. Add 2 cups hot water and next 9 ingredients. Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally to keep from sticking.
2. Remove bay leaves and galic. Add vegetables; cover and cook 30 to 45 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
3. Slowly blend 1/3 cup cold water into the 3 tablespoons flour. Stir slowly into hot stew mixture. Cook and stir until bubbly.Cook and stir 3 minutes longer.

beef stew meat, olive oil, worcestershire sauce, clove garlic, onion, bay leaves, salt, sugar, paprika, pepper, ground allspice, carrots, potatoes, white onions, allpurpose

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/old-time-beef-stew-50046416 (may not work)