Good Brown Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. beef, cut into 1 inch cubes
4 c. hot water
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1 small bay leaf
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
pinch of allspice
1 tsp. sugar
6 carrots, quartered
8 small onions
3 potatoes, peeled and cut in eighths

Preparation

Brown meat in 1 to 2 tablespoons fat in large pot.
Add remaining ingredients, except vegetables.
Simmer for 1 hour and 45 minutes, adding water if necessary.
Add carrots, onions and potatoes.
Cook additional 30 minutes until vegetables are tender. Thicken liquid if desired for gravy.