Old-Time Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. beef, cubed
2 Tbsp. oil
4 c. boiling water
1 Tbsp. salt
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. paprika
bay leaf
dash of allspice
4 to 6 potatoes
4 to 6 carrots
1 lb. small white onions
1/4 c. flour
1/2 c. cold water

Preparation

Brown beef in oil.
Add water, salt, lemon juice, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, paprika, bay leaf and allspice. Simmer 2 hours.
Add potatoes, carrots and onions. Cook until vegetables are tender.
Thicken gravy with flour mixed in water.