Favorite Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. beef chunks, cut in 1 1/2-inch cubes
2 Tbsp. shortening
4 c. water
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 large onion, sliced
1 bay leaf
salt to taste
1/4 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. seasoned pepper or to taste
1/2 tsp. paprika
dash of allspice
dash of cloves
4 carrots, sliced
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen mixed vegetables
4 medium potatoes, diced

Preparation

Brown meat in hot shortening in Dutch oven.
Add water, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, onion, bay leaf and seasonings. Bring to a boil.
Simmer, covered tightly, for 1 1/2 hours.