Brown Stew

We absolutely love this recipe. My mom-in-law gave this recipe to me.

Brown Stew
2 pounds beef chuck, cut in to 1 inch cubes
2 tbs. olive oil
4 cups boiling water
1 tbs lemon juice
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 glove of garlic
1 medium onion, sliced
1 bay leave
1 tbs. salt (seems like a lot!)
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. paprika
Dash of allspice

6 carrots, quartered
1 pound small white onions (optional- I don't do it)
2 cups cubed potatoes

I always measure out all the spices first and put them in a prep. bowl. Things get to moving kind of fast once the stew gets going. Pick a big soup pan do cook this in. In another saucepan boil your water. Brown meat in Soup pan, add boiling water. Add all ingredients through allspice. Cover, simmer 2 hours; stir occasionally. After 2 hours remove bay leave and garlic.

Add carrots, potatoes. Cover continue cooking 30 minutes or until vegetables are done.