Old-Time Beef Stew
["2 lb. beef, cubed", "2 Tbsp. oil", "4 c. boiling water", "1 Tbsp. salt", "1 Tbsp. lemon juice", "1 tsp. sugar", "1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce", "1/2 tsp. pepper", "1/2 tsp. paprika", "bay leaf", "dash of allspice", "4 to 6 potatoes", "4 to 6 carrots", "1 lb. small white onions", "1/4 c. flour", "1/2 c. cold water"]
["Brown beef in oil.", "Add water, salt, lemon juice, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, paprika, bay leaf and allspice. Simmer 2 hours.", "Add potatoes, carrots and onions. Cook until vegetables are tender.", "Thicken gravy with flour mixed in water."]
["beef", "oil", "boiling water", "salt", "lemon juice", "sugar", "Worcestershire sauce", "pepper", "paprika", "bay leaf", "allspice", "potatoes", "carrots", "white onions", "flour", "cold water"]