Favorite Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 2 lb. beef chunks, cut in 1 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 Tbsp. shortening
• 4 c. water
• 1 tsp. lemon juice
• 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 1 bay leaf
• salt to taste
• 1/4 tsp. sugar
• 1/2 tsp. seasoned pepper or to taste
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• dash of allspice
• dash of cloves
• 4 carrots, sliced
• 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen mixed vegetables
• 4 medium potatoes, diced