2 lbs. beef cubes
2 tbsp. shortening
1 lg. onion, chopped
4 c. boiling water or tomato juice
2 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 tsp. paprika
Dash of allspice
6 carrots, cut in chunks
6 potatoes, cut in chunks
1 1/2 c. green beans or peas
1/2 c. corn, if desired
1/2 c. cold water
1/4 c. flour

Brown beef cubes in shortening for about 20 minutes. Add onion, water, salt, lemon juice, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, paprika, and allspice. Cover and simmer 2 hours; stir occasionally.

Add vegetables; simmer 30 minutes longer. Combine water and flour, stir until smooth. Pull vegetables and meat to one side. Add flour mixture and stir until gravy is thickened.