Old-Time Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 2 lb beef stew meat
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 medium onion sliced
• 1 or 2 bay leaves
• 1 Tbsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 12 tsp pepper
• 12 tsp paprika
• dash of ground allspice or cloves
• 6 carrots pared and quartered
• 4 potatoes pared and quartered
• 1 lb small white onions

Directions

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 12 hours stirring occasionally to keep from sticking
4. Remove bay leaves
5. Add vegetables
6. Cover and cook 30 to 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender
7. Serves 6 to 8