Old-Fashioned Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. beef chuck, cut in 1 1/2-inch cubes
2 Tbsp. fat
2 c. boiling water
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic
1 medium onion, sliced
1 to 2 bay leaves
1 Tbsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. paprika
dash of allspice or cloves
6 carrots, cut in 3-inch pieces
3 c. cubed potatoes
12 to 18 small white onions

Preparation

Thoroughly brown meat on all sides in fat, turning often. Add boiling water, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, sliced onion, bay leaves and seasoning.
Cover and simmer, don't boil, for 1 1/2 hours.
Stir occasionally to keep from sticking.
Remove bay leaves and garlic clove.
Add remaining vegetables.
Cover and cook 30 minutes more or until vegetables are done.
Remove meat and vegetables and thicken liquid for gravy, if desired.
Serves 6 to 8.