Old Time Beef Stew 5 Recipe

Brown meat in hot oil. Add water, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, bay leaves, onion, salt, sugar, pepper, paprika, and allspice. Cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours. Remove bay leaves and garlic clove. Add carrots and celery. Cover and cook 30-40 minutes longer. To thicken gravy, remove 2 C. hot liquid. Using a separate bowl, combine 1/4 C. water and cornstarch until smooth. Mix with a little hot liquid and return mixture to pot. Stir and cook until bubbly. Yields 6 servings.