Stew
["3 Tbsp. shortening", "1 clove garlic, mashed", "2 lb. boneless beef or lamb, cubed", "2 tsp. salt", "1/4 tsp. lemon juice", "1 small bay leaf", "1 c. celery, cut in 1-inch pieces", "1 c. cooked peas", "2 Tbsp. flour", "1/4 c. water", "seasonings to taste"]
["Heat shortening in a Dutch oven or a large pot; add garlic and meat and brown very well on all sides.", "Add salt, pepper, lemon juice and bay leaf; stir in about 1 1/2 cups boiling water, or enough to just barely cover mixture in pan.", "Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer about 1 hour for lamb or 2 hours for beef.", "Uncover and remove bay leaf; add potatoes, carrots and celery.", "If necessary, add a small amount of boiling water, not more than 1 cup should be required.", "Cover and continue cooking over low heat for 25 minutes, or until vegetables are well done.", "Add peas. Stir flour into cold water to make a paste.", "Add to stew to thicken.", "Add additional seasonings, if desired before serving. Makes 6 to 8 servings."]
["shortening", "clove garlic", "boneless beef", "salt", "lemon juice", "bay leaf", "celery", "peas", "flour", "water"]