2 c. water
3 onions, chopped
Salt to taste
1 tsp. peppercorn
6 whole cloves
2 bay leaves
1 3/4 to 2 lbs. stewing beef
2 tbsp. bacon grease
2 tbsp. flour
2 tbsp. vinegar
1 tsp. salt

Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Add onions, spices and meat. Simmer until tender, about 2 hours. Remove meat from pot and cut into medium-sized pieces. Strain stock and add water to make 2 cups. Melt bacon grease and add flour, stirring until browned. Stir stock in gradually and season to taste with vinegar and salt. Add meat. Serve with boiled or mashed potatoes. Serves 4.