Old-Fashioned Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 2 lb. beef chuck, cut in 1 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 Tbsp. fat
• 2 c. boiling water
• 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 to 2 bay leaves
• 1 Tbsp. salt
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• dash of allspice or cloves
• 6 carrots, cut in 3-inch pieces
• 3 c. cubed potatoes
• 12 to 18 small white onions