Ingredients

  • 2 lb beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2" cubes
  • 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1 - 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • dash of ground allspice or cloves
  • 6 carrots, peeled and quartered
  • 4 potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 1 lb small white onions

Method

  • In a large pot brown the beef in 2T hot oil. Add 2 cups hot water and next nine ingredients. Cover and simmer for 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove bay leaves and garlic, add vegetables and cook 30 - 45 minutes.
  • For gravy, pour drippings into cup and skim off 1 tablespoon of fat. Stir together fat from 1 tablespoon of four. Slowly add 1 3/4 cup of juices, wisk together and heat until thickened.