2 lbs. stew meat
4 c. boiling water
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. powdered garlic
1 lg. onion, sliced
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. paprika
1 tbsp. sugar
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. sweet basil
6-8 carrots, peeled and cut
6-8 med. potatoes, cut
1 tbsp. salt

Brown beef in 1 tablespoon oil in heavy skillet or Dutch oven. Brown slowly about 20 minutes. When meat is brown, pour boiling water in and lower heat. Add lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, sliced onion, salt, pepper, paprika, and sugar. Cover and let simmer for about 2 hours.

Stir occasionally. Add hot water if needed. Add vegetables and cook another 30-45 minutes until tender. When done, blend 3 tablespoons flour with cold water and add to thicken.