Old-Time Beef Stew
["2 lb. beef stew meat", "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. pepper", "1/2 tsp. paprika", "dash of ground allspice or cloves", "6 carrots, pared and quartered", "4 potatoes, pared and quartered", "1 lb. small white onions"]
["In Dutch oven, thoroughly brown meat in 2 tablespoons hot shortening, turning often.", "Add 2 cups hot water and next 9 ingredients.", "Cover; simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally to keep from sticking.", "Remove bay leaves.", "Add vegetables.", "Cover and cook 30 to 45 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.", "Serves 6 to 8."]
["beef stew meat", "Worcestershire sauce", "clove garlic", "onion", "bay leaves", "salt", "sugar", "pepper", "paprika", "ground allspice", "carrots", "potatoes", "white onions"]