Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. beef cubes
1 tsp. 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 allspice or cloves
6 carrots
4 potatoes

Preparation

Brown meat in 2 tablespoons shortening.
Add 2 cups hot water and next 9 ingredients.
Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
Remove bay leaves and garlic.
Add vegetables; cover and cook 30 to 45 minutes.