Old Time Beef Stew

 

2 lbs beef stew meat

2 Tbs shortening

1 tsp Worchestershire sauce

1 clove garlic

1 med onion sliced

1 or 2 bay leaves

1 Tbs salt

1 tsp sugar

1/2 tsp paprika

1/4 tsp pepper

6 carrots, sliced

4 potatoes cut in bite size pieces

3 Tbs flour

 

In dutch oven, brown meat in shortening, turning often. Add 2 C hot water and next 9 ingredients. Cover; simmer for 1 1/2 hrs. stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Remove bay leaves and garlic. Add vegetables. Cover and cook 30-45 min. or until veggies are tender.

Slowly blend 1/3 C cold water into 3 Tbs flour. Stir slowly into hot stew mixture. Cook and stir until bubbly. Cook and stir 3 min. longer.