Old-Time Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 2 lb. beef or venison, cut in 1 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 Tbsp. shortening
• 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 or 2 bay leaves
• 1 Tbsp. salt
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• dash of ground allspice or cloves
• 6 carrots, pared and quartered
• 4 potatoes, pared and quartered
• 1 lb. small white onions
• 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour