Brown Stew
["2 lb. lean beef", "4 c. boiling water", "garlic clove", "2 bay leaves", "salt (optional)", "1/2 tsp. pepper", "1/2 tsp. paprika", "dash of allspice", "1 tsp. lemon juice", "1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce", "1 tsp. sugar", "4 Tbsp. flour", "12 small carrots", "12 small white onions", "8 small new potatoes"]
["Put shortening in Dutch oven or heavy bottomed pot with cover. When this is very hot add the beef a few pieces at a time so they will brown on all sides.", "Remove.", "When the last batch has been browned, return all to the pot and add 4 cups boiling water.", "Stir and add all the ingredients with the exception of the carrots, onions and potatoes.", "Lower the heat, cover and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until meat is tender.", "Add other ingredients and cook for another 20 to 25 minutes or until they can be pierced with a fork.", "Remove meat and vegetables to a casserole while putting finishing touches to the gravy."]
["lean beef", "boiling water", "garlic", "bay leaves", "salt", "pepper", "paprika", "allspice", "lemon juice", "Worcestershire sauce", "sugar", "flour", "carrots", "white onions", "potatoes"]