Favorite Beef Stew
["2 lb. beef chunks, cut in 1 1/2-inch cubes", "2 Tbsp. shortening", "4 c. water", "1 tsp. lemon juice", "1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce", "1 large onion, sliced", "1 bay leaf", "salt to taste", "1/4 tsp. sugar", "1/2 tsp. seasoned pepper or to taste", "1/2 tsp. paprika", "dash of allspice", "dash of cloves", "4 carrots, sliced", "1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen mixed vegetables", "4 medium potatoes, diced"]
["Brown meat in hot shortening in Dutch oven.", "Add water, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, onion, bay leaf and seasonings. Bring to a boil.", "Simmer, covered tightly, for 1 1/2 hours."]
["beef chunks", "shortening", "water", "lemon juice", "Worcestershire sauce", "onion", "bay leaf", "salt", "sugar", "pepper", "paprika", "allspice", "cloves", "carrots", "frozen mixed vegetables", "potatoes"]