Old-Time Beef Stew
["2 lb. beef or venison, cut in 1 1/2-inch cubes", "2 Tbsp. shortening", "1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce", "1 clove garlic", "1 medium onion, sliced", "1 or 2 bay leaves", "1 Tbsp. salt", "1 tsp. sugar", "1/2 tsp. paprika", "1/4 tsp. pepper", "dash of ground allspice or cloves", "6 carrots, pared and quartered", "4 potatoes, pared and quartered", "1 lb. small white onions", "3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour"]
["In Dutch oven, thoroughly brown meat in shortening, turning often (I roll meat cubes in flour first).", "Add 2 cups of water and next 9 ingredients.", "Cover, simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally to keep from sticking.", "Remove bay leaves and garlic. Add vegetables.", "Cover and cook 30 to 45 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.", "Slowly blend 1/3 cup cold water into the 3 tablespoons flour.", "Stir slowly into hot stew mixture.", "Cook and stir until bubbly.", "Cook and stir 3 minutes longer.", "Makes 6 to 8 servings."]
["beef", "shortening", "Worcestershire sauce", "clove garlic", "onion", "bay leaves", "salt", "sugar", "paprika", "pepper", "ground allspice", "carrots", "potatoes", "white onions", "flour"]