Savory Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. shortening
• 1/2 to 3/4 lb. beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 1/2 c. water
• 1 beef bouillon cube
• 1/2 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1/2 bay leaf
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. allspice
• 1/4 tsp. lemon juice
• 2 small onions or 1 medium onion, cut in quarters
• 2 medium potatoes, pared and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 (10 oz. size) pkg. frozen green peas
• 1/2 c. water
• 2 Tbsp. flour