Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. beef chuck (1 1/2 cubed)
2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic
1 medium onion, sliced
1 or 2 bay leaves
1 Tbsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. pepper
dash of ground allspice or cloves
6 carrots, pared and quartered
4 potatoes, pared and quartered
1 lb. small white onions
gravy (optional)

Preparation

Brown beef in Dutch oven in 2 tablespoons hot shortening.
Add 2 cups hot water, spices and seasonings.
Cover; simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
Remove bay leaves and garlic.
Add vegetables.
Cover and cook 30 to 45 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.