Old Time Beef Stew

• 2 lb. stew meat
• 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 or 2 bay leaves
• 1 Tbsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• dash of ground allspice or cloves
• 6 carrots, quartered
• 4 potatoes, quartered
• 1 medium bell pepper, chopped
• 8 oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced

1. In Dutch oven, thoroughly brown meat in 2 tablespoons hot shortening, turning often.
2. Add 2 cups hot water and next 9 ingredients.
3. Cover; simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally, to keep from sticking.
4. Remove bay leaves and garlic.
5. Add vegetables.
6. Cover and cook 30 to 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
7. Serves 6 to 8.

stew meat, worcestershire sauce, clove garlic, onion, bay leaves, salt, paprika, pepper, ground allspice, carrots, potatoes, bell pepper, fresh mushrooms

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=563391 (may not work)