Old-Fashioned Beef Stew
["2 lb. beef chuck, cut in 1 1/2-inch cubes", "2 Tbsp. fat", "2 c. boiling water", "1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce", "1 clove garlic", "1 medium onion, sliced", "1 to 2 bay leaves", "1 Tbsp. salt", "1 tsp. sugar", "1/2 tsp. pepper", "1/2 tsp. paprika", "dash of allspice or cloves", "6 carrots, cut in 3-inch pieces", "3 c. cubed potatoes", "12 to 18 small white onions"]
["Thoroughly brown meat on all sides in fat, turning often. Add boiling water, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, sliced onion, bay leaves and seasoning.", "Cover and simmer, don't boil, for 1 1/2 hours.", "Stir occasionally to keep from sticking.", "Remove bay leaves and garlic clove.", "Add remaining vegetables.", "Cover and cook 30 minutes more or until vegetables are done.", "Remove meat and vegetables and thicken liquid for gravy, if desired.", "Serves 6 to 8."]
["beef chuck", "fat", "boiling water", "Worcestershire sauce", "clove garlic", "onion", "bay leaves", "salt", "sugar", "pepper", "paprika", "allspice", "carrots", "potatoes", "white onions"]