Good Brown Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 2 lb. boneless beef chuck, cut in 1-inch cubes
• 4 c. hot water
• 1 tsp. lemon juice
• 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 small bay leaf
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• pinch of allspice
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 6 carrots, quartered
• 8 small onions
• 3 potatoes, peeled and cut in eighths