2 lb. beef chuck, cut in 1 1/2 inch cubes
2 tbsp. oil
4 c. boiling water
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 med. onions, sliced
2 bay leaves
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. paprika
Dash of allspice
6 carrots, sliced thickly
4-6 med. potatoes, halved

Brown meat in hot oil. Add water, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, onion, garlic, bay leaves, and seasonings. Cover and cook on simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaves. Add vegetables.

Cover and cook 30 minutes, or until vegetables are done. If gravy is desired, remove meat and vegetables. Thicken liquid with 1/4 cup enriched flour, stirring constantly, until gravy thickens. Cook about 5 minutes more. Pour over meat and vegetables.