Old time beef stew

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsStew beef; cubed
1teaspoonWorcestershire sauce
1Garlic
1mediumOnion; sliced
eachBay leaf (1 or 2)
1tablespoonSalt
1teaspoonSugar
½teaspoonPaprika
¼teaspoonPepper
1dashCloves or allspice
6eachesCarrot; quartered
4eachesPotatoes; quartered
1poundsOnion

Directions

Brown meat in 2 tlb oil. Add 2 cups hot water and next 9 ingredients.

Cover; Simmer 1 1/2hr.stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaves and garlic. Add vegt. Cover and cook for 30 min. Serves 6-8. Gravy: Skim most of fat from liquid; measure 1¾ cup. Combine ¼ cup water and 2 tlb flour till smooth. Stir slowly into hot liquid. Cook and stir till bubbly.