Brown Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. lean beef
4 c. boiling water
garlic clove
2 bay leaves
salt (optional)
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. paprika
dash of allspice
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. sugar
4 Tbsp. flour
12 small carrots
12 small white onions
8 small new potatoes

Preparation

Put shortening in Dutch oven or heavy bottomed pot with cover. When this is very hot add the beef a few pieces at a time so they will brown on all sides.
Remove.
When the last batch has been browned, return all to the pot and add 4 cups boiling water.
Stir and add all the ingredients with the exception of the carrots, onions and potatoes.
Lower the heat, cover and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until meat is tender.
Add other ingredients and cook for another 20 to 25 minutes or until they can be pierced with a fork.
Remove meat and vegetables to a casserole while putting finishing touches to the gravy.