Beef Stew

My Mom’s recipe – always tastes better when she makes it – especially with dumplings on top

6 servings

• 2 lbs. of beef stew
• 2 T. fat
• 6 cups boiling water
• 1 T. lemon juice
• 1 t. Worchester sauce
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1-2 bay leaves
• 1 T. salt
• 1 t. sugar
• ½ t. pepper
• ½ t. paprika
• dash of allspice and/or cloves
• carrots
• potatoes
• other vegetables to taste

Brown meat in fat.  Add rest of ingredients and simmer for 2 hours.