Old Time Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. stew meat
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic
1 medium onion, chopped
1 or 2 bay leaves
1 Tbsp. salt
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. pepper
dash of ground allspice or cloves
6 carrots, quartered
4 potatoes, quartered
1 medium bell pepper, chopped
8 oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced

Preparation

In Dutch oven, thoroughly brown meat in 2 tablespoons hot shortening, turning often.
Add 2 cups hot water and next 9 ingredients.
Cover; simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally, to keep from sticking.
Remove bay leaves and garlic.
Add vegetables.
Cover and cook 30 to 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Serves 6 to 8.