Brown Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. beef chuck, cut in 1/2-inch cubes
2 Tbsp. oil
4 c. boiling water
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic
1 medium sized onion, sliced
2 bay leaves
1 Tbsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. paprika
dash of allspice or cloves
1 tsp. sugar
6 carrots, quartered
1 lb. small white onions
6 potatoes, quartered

Preparation

Thoroughly brown meat on all sides in hot oil.
Add water, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, onion, bay leaves and seasonings.
Simmer 2 hours; stir occasionally to keep from sticking.