Brown Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 2 lb. beef chuck (1 1/2-inch cubes)
• 2 Tbsp. oil or spray Pam
• 4 c. boiling water
• 1 tsp. lemon juice
• 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 medium onoin, sliced
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 Tbsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• dash of allspice or cloves
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 6 carrots, quartered
• 1 lb. small white onions