Brown Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. stewing beef
2 Tbsp. cooking oil
2 c. boiling water
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic
1 medium 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
4 medium potatoes, cubed

Preparation

In Dutch oven, thoroughly brown meat (on all sides) in cooking oil, turning often.
Add 2 cups boiling water and next 10 ingredients.
Cover; simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Remove bay leaves and garlic.
Add carrots and potatoes.
Cover and cook 30 to 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender.