2 lb. beef, cut in cubes
2 tbsp. shortening
1 med. onion, sliced
4 c. boiling water
1 tbsp. salt
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. paprika
2 bay leaves
4 to 5 whole allspice
4 to 6 potatoes, cut up
6 to 8 carrots, sliced
1/4 c. flour
1/2 c. cold water

Brown beef in shortening for 20 minutes, add next 10 ingredients, cover and simmer 2 hours. Mix flour and water until smooth. Remove bay leaves and allspice, bring up to a boil. Briskly stir in flour mixture stirring until it thickens. Add potatoes and carrots and simmer about 1 hour.