Savory Beef Stew

• 2 Tbsp. shortening
• 1/2 to 3/4 lb. beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 1/2 c. water
• 1 beef bouillon cube
• 1/2 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1/2 bay leaf
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. allspice
• 1/4 tsp. lemon juice
• 2 small onions or 1 medium onion, cut in quarters
• 2 medium potatoes, pared and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 (10 oz. size) pkg. frozen green peas
• 1/2 c. water
• 2 Tbsp. flour

1. Melt shortening in a 2-quart saucepan; brown meat.
2. Add 1/2 cup water, the bouillon cube, garlic, bay leaf, salt, allspice and lemon juice.
3. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
4. Reduce heat.
5. Cover; simmer until meat is almost tender, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
6. Add onions, potatoes and carrots; heat to boiling.
7. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 to 20 minutes.
8. (Time varies by how firm you like your vegetables.)
9. Add peas; cook until tender, 6 to 10 minutes.

shortening, beef stew meat, water, clove garlic, bay leaf, salt, allspice, lemon juice, onions, potatoes, carrots, frozen green peas, water, flour

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=573556 (may not work)